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<div>{{disambig3|Spitfire}}<br />
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{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 32<br />
|image=SpitfireEpisodeThumbnail.jpg<br />
|caption="So which one's the real Twitch?"<br>"I am! / I am!"<br />
|prev=Togetherness<br />
|next=The Imposters<br />
|title="Spitfire"<br />
|season=2<br />
|season ep=6<br />
|airdate=[[June 7]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[January 18]], [[2025]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Halima Lucas]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Sheldon Vella]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/O1hRPi5pYWh_xyfog4ze4Xm1ZbZGHyJt/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
'''Twitch welcomes a new Terran to the family…'''<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[Twitch]] gives a rousing speech of encouragement to the fleet of drones, however they begin flying off before she can finish, prompting her to complain to [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]]. Though Wheeljack is proud of the new features he's added, such as hyperspeed and stealth, a number of the drones end up malfunctioning and deactivate. Spying an Embershard, Twitch moves in with the last two remaining drones and snags it, moments before [[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] arrives and advances on her menacingly. She denies all knowledge of an Embershard, so Soundwave sics [[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] on her and she's soon being pursued by both Ravage and [[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]]. While Twitch struggles with Laserbeak, the containment on the shard breaks and it falls, forming into a new Terran on the way down. Realizing the newborn Terran can't fly, Twitch zooms to the rescue, getting her to scan the last remaining drone. The Terran reformats into a green twin of Twitch and lands safely, allowing Twitch to make introductions.<br />
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The pair return to the farm where the rest of the family is training, and Twitch introduces [[Spitfire (ES)|Spitfire]] to everyone. Though some of the family isn't enthusiastic about having a Chaos Terran stay with them, [[Dot Malto|Dot]] says Spitfire can stay. Twitch shows Spitfire around the [[Dugout]], and Spitfire is fascinated by the Embershards which the Maltos have collected so far. Twitch stops her from touching them, and takes her to visit [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]. The Autobots have an important mission they want Twitch to fly point on. Spitfire immediately believes she should be on the mission instead, leading to an argument, which prompts [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] to invoke the [[Polyhex Protocol]] — the pair must battle for the position on the mission. <br />
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An obstacle course has soon been set up. Alex is thrilled to discover that by the rules of the protocol, even he gets to compete. Megatron fires a flare to start the race. [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] is first to be eliminated, getting stuck under the crawl nets. [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] fails to clear the tires when Dot blasts him with water from a hose. [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] likewise fails to clear the rope swing. [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] collapses the overhead bars, also eliminating [[Mo Malto|Mo]] and [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and leaving just Twitch, Spitfire and Alex in the race. They move on to the next obstacle, scaling slippery poles to a zip line. Alex is able to move into the lead, but when his zip line stalls, Twitch successfully passes him. Spitfire, now at the back, severs Alex's line on the way past, and his cries for help stop Twitch short of the finish line. She immediately heads back to catch him when he falls, allowing Spitfire to finish the race. Spitfire is outraged when Optimus pronounces Twitch the winner, having disqualified Spitfire for endangering Alex's life.<br />
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The outraged Spitfire grabs Twitch and pulls her into the now-stormy sky, demanding she admit Spitfire won. Twitch fires, but proves unable to hit the faster Spitfire and as they clash, Twitch starts spinning, creating a mini-tornado. Spitfire does the same, but Twitch proves more powerful and comes out on top, demanding Spitfire leave her and the Maltos alone. Spitfire has another trick up her sleeve, pairing with Twitch to gain control of her, but midway through the process, the pair are struck by lightning and fall from the sky. Robby and Nightshade swoop down and catch Twitch, who says the others were right and Spitfire is dangerous.<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (2)<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (9)<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (16)<br />
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (17)<br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (19)<br />
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|c2=<br />
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] (3)<br />
*[[Ravage (ES)|Ravage]] (4)<br />
*[[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]] (5)<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (18)<br />
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|c3=<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (7)<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (8)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (10)<br />
*[[Alex Malto]] (11)<br />
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|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Twitch]] (1)<br />
*[[Spitfire (ES)|Spitfire]] (6)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (12)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (13)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (14)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (15)<br />
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|h5=Others||c5=<br />
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}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Another one of those? You can babysit that one."<br />
:—'''Laserbeak''' has no time for new Terrans.<br />
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'''Twitch:''' "And Megatron."<br /><br />
'''Spitfire:''' "Really? That's your name? Do I call you Mega or Tron?"<br /><br />
'''Megatron:''' "Neither."<br />
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"I thought the gauntlet was a life-or-death trial of fire, lasers and mortal combat."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime'''<br />
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"Alex Malto, transform!" ''imitates transformation sound and tears his top layer of clothing off.''<br /><br />
"Do you wear that every day?"<br />
:—'''Alex''' and '''Jawbreaker'''<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*Dot recalls their previous experiences with [[Aftermath (ES)|Aftermath]] but rightly says they can't color their impression of Spitfire.<br />
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===Transformers references===<br />
*[[Polyhex]] is a location on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] frequently under [[Decepticon]] control.<br />
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===Real-world references===<br />
*TBD<br />
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===Errors===<br />
*TBD<br />
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===Trivia===<br />
*TBD<br />
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===Foreign localization===<br />
'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Spitfire'''"<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 21]], 2024<br />
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'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Spitfire'''"<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 6]], 2024<br />
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[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Stowed_Away,_Stowaways&diff=1827380Stowed Away, Stowaways2025-04-18T04:19:39Z<p>B-Master2020: Adding quote from Looney Tunes: Back in Action</p>
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|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 23<br />
|image=StowedAwayStowaways - SpacebridgeEscape.jpg<br />
|caption="Get the lead out! Bus is leaving!"<br />
|prev=Prime Time (episode)<br />
|next=The Battle of Witwicky<br />
|title="Stowed Away, Stowaways"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=23<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 20]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Gavin Hignight]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|directors=[[Matthew Humphreys]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/xI45RnwJvvQBBdoBCdKdaFel_LbA_Bgg/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
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'''Bumblebee infiltrates G.H.O.S.T. on a secret mission, unaware that the Maltos are following him.'''<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
In the dark of night, [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] meets with [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] at [[Witwicky Donuts]]. Optimus has found a piece of [[Mandroid]] technology in [[G.H.O.S.T.]] HQ and assigns Bumblebee the task of infiltrating a section of the HQ that Optimus doesn't have access to.<br />
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At the Malto farm the next morning, the kids are playing a round of "the floor is lava", though [[Robby Malto|Robby]] objects to [[Twitch]] using her alt mode to fly. Bumblebee tells them he can't join the game as he has a mission and, though the kids want to help, Bumblebee prefers to keep them off G.H.O.S.T.'s radar. [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] provides him with a [[mobile hologram emitter]] and the [[Smart Trainer|Smart Trainer 5008]]. As the scout heads off, the kids resolve to help him in his mission anyway. To this end, Twitch tails him using her alt mode, though she struggles to keep up and ends up smashed into the front of a truck at one point.<br />
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At HQ, [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] and [[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] argue about how best to pursue [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] until Optimus interrupts them to encourage cooperation. Croft turns down Optimus's query about the areas of the base he can't access.<br />
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Twitch tracks Bumblebee to the [[Witwicky Ranger Station]], where he heads into a tunnel hidden behind a huge boulder. Once she reports back to the [[Dugout]] via radio, Robby takes [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] and Nightshade to join her while the others remain back to monitor from the Dugout. While Bumblebee stealthily makes his way through the G.H.O.S.T. base, the Maltos rendezvous at the ranger station and access the secret elevator in the back. [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] remotely activates the lift, allowing Twitch to pose as a pizza-delivery drone and distract the G.H.O.S.T. agent down below so the others can sneak in. Meanwhile Bumblebee finds himself in a corridor laced with laser tripwires and uses the Smart Trainer to deactivate them. Unfortunately this involves smashing the control panel, which also leaves Bumblebee unable to open the door at the other end.<br />
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[[Jon Schloder|Agent Schloder]], conferring on the phone regarding the pizza he supposedly delivered, literally bumps into the Malto quartet as they sneak around the base and though Nightshade immediately restrains him, he's able to trigger the base-wide alarm on his phone. Turrets start pelting the group with fire until they manage to convince Schloder to shut the alert off. Elsewhere Optimus delays Croft from investigating the alert shortly before it goes silent. Schloder's enthusiastic that Bumblebee's around as he's been trying to recruit the scout for G.H.O.S.T. for ages, and he joins the group in attempting to find Bee.<br />
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Bumblebee finally opens the door and discovers what G.H.O.S.T.'s been hiding from them — the salvaged [[space bridge|spacebridge]]. Croft finds him inspecting the device and sics a G.H.O.S.T. agent on him. To Bee's surprise the agent displays superhuman abilities and is more than a match for him. Meanwhile Megatron has realized Prime is up to something and insists they take more direct action, but Optimus has confidence whatever Bee uncovers by stealth will help them. During the fight, Bumblebee knocks the agent's helmet off, revealing it to be an artificial construct, and Croft calls in more of these "[[Ghoid]]s" to finish him off. Scholder and the Maltos find the Smart Trainer and hurry their efforts to find Bumblebee. They succeed, finding Croft about to deactivate Bee, and join the fight against the Ghoids. Schloder tries to unsuccessfully to convince his sister to stop, but Croft refuses, believing Cybertronians bring only destruction and having spent years secretly gathering resources to wipe them and [[Cybertron (planet)|their planet]] out. Unable to make her see reason, Schloder activates the spacebridge as an escape route with Bumblebee's help. Though both Bee and Schloder are captured by the Ghoids, Nightshade, Robby, Twitch and Thrash manage to make it through the portal and end up outside. They're just trying to work out where they are when a new figure looms over them — [[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]]!<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (1)<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (2)<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (10)<br />
*[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] (15)<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (3)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (4)<br />
*[[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] (11)<br />
*[[Jon Schloder|Agent Schloder]] (12)<br />
*G.H.O.S.T. Agent (13)<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Twitch]] (5)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (6)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (7)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (8)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (9)<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*[[Ghoid]]s (14)<br />
}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Bye, Bumblebee!"<br /><br />
"...We're totally gonna help Bee, right?"<br /><br />
"Obviously."<br />
:—'''Mo''' and '''Robby'''<br />
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"I was under the impression this was an equal partnership."<br /><br />
"You are mistaken. Now, if that's all, I have an organization to run."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Agent Croft'''<br />
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"Smart Trainer, I need you to travel to the other end of the corridor and evade all those tripwire lasers."<br /><br />
"It would be a better training exercise if ''you'' were to evade all these lasers."<br /><br />
"Just get over there and avoid the lasers!"<br />
:—'''Bumblebee''' gets lip from the '''Smart Trainer'''.<br />
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"''Deception'', Optimus? Consider me impressed".<br />
:—'''Megatron'''<br />
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"Bumblebee! You really are here!"<br /><br />
"Oh, ''great''."<br />
:—'''Schloder''' and '''Bumblebee'''<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*The Smart Trainer and hologram disguise first appeared during "[[Missed Connection]]".<br />
*Starscream escaped during the events of "[[What Dwells Within]]" and is still at large.<br />
*While not explicitly stated, the Ghoids possess the same six eyes beneath their masks as the [[Arachnamech]]s, implying them to be one of the creations Mandroid developed after being recruited by Croft in "[[Home, Part 2]]".<br />
*Shockwave was previously seen being taken into custody by G.H.O.S.T. in "[[Warzone]]".<br />
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===Transformers references===<br />
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===Real-world references===<br />
*Bumblebee and Optimus Prime evoke the taped briefings from TV show ''{{w|Mission: Impossible (1966 TV series)|Mission: Impossible}}'' as Optimus gives Bee his mission.<br />
*The spacebridge is installed in a manner reminiscent of the title device from ''{{w|Stargate (film)|Stargate}}'' and even has a similar activation sequence.<br />
*Bumblebee starts quoting the film ''{{w|Predator (film)|Predator}}'' with the line "Buddy, you are one ugly—" but fortunately for the rating, does not complete the quote.<br />
*After Twitch bumps into the truck, transforms to robot mode, and then flies off, the trucker immediately pours out what he was drinking as a [[tvtropes:Main/NoMoreForMe|classic gag]].<br />
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===Errors===<br />
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===Trivia===<br />
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===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Intruso Escondido'''" ("Hidden Intruder")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
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'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''La mission de Bumblebee'''" ("Bumblebee's Mission")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 1]], 2023<br />
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'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Potyázó portyázók'''" ("Freeloading Prowlers")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 24]], 2023<br />
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'''Indonesian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Penumpang Gelap yang Diselundupkan'''" ("Stowed Away Stowaways")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' TBA<br />
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==Home video releases==<br />
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[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
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[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Truth_Is_Out_There&diff=1821510The Truth Is Out There2025-03-17T07:02:27Z<p>B-Master2020: </p>
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|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 42<br />
|image=TheTruthIsOutThere - ShapeshifterFight.jpg<br />
|caption="Now, intelligent beings. Let's be smart and bring it off."<br />
|prev=Fire and Ice<br />
|next=Judgment Day, Part 1 <br />
|title="The Truth Is Out There"<br />
|season=3<br />
|season ep=6<br />
|airdate=[[October 25]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[TBA]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Ian Busch]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Scooter Tidwell]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/w0SomKRRUqNY3WizlZ6PUa7etRXNCox4/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
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'''Prowl, Thrash, and Robby use their detective skills to find who unleashed the hate plague.'''<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[Izzy (ES)|Izzy]] and [[Robby Malto|Robby]] play paper football. Izzy asks about how the Autobots are doing following their recent experience with [[Hate Plague]] and comes out triumphant from the paper football game, but their subsequent almost-kiss is interrupted by [[Twitch]] who's fetching Robby for an Autobot meeting. Izzy is understanding and kisses Robby on the cheek as she leaves, leading to the emotional leakage to reach the rest of the Maltos currently on the road to Autobot base. <br />
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[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] believes the Hate Plague was inflicted on them intentionally by parties unknown. [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] bugs Robby for details about his kiss from Izzy, disrupting the meeting for a few moments as Robby has to assert Izzy isn't his girlfriend. [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] has determined that Terrans and humans aren't affected by the plague, but can be carriers, so [[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]] has launched an investigation into how and when [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] was first infected and enlists Thrash as a deputy. The first thing Bumblebee recalls is having a fight with Megatron, which took place in the base's parking area. Though suspicion falls on Megatron for a moment, leading to tension between him and Prowl, he points out that Bumblebee was the one who angrily started that fight and so was clearly already infected.<br />
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The team takes to the streets of [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], which Bumblebee recalls driving along. He recognizes a small green car with tinted windows as one that followed him and knocked him off the road. It speeds off as the team gives chase but they eventually corner it and out steps [[Jon Schloder]]. He explains that he'd spilled his coffee, leading to the erratic driving. Regarding the previous day's incident, he says that he spotted Bumblebee driving poorly and perpetrating acts of road rage, but lost track of the Autobot. They head to the previous place Bumblebee had been: the Malto farm. [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] immediately claims he must be to blame as he's always ruining everything. [[Alex Malto|Alex]] shows his collection of Autobot memorabilia to Prowl, and provides the information that Bumblebee was already acting uncharacteristically angry when he was there.<br />
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They head to the barn where Thrash comes up with a number of unlikely suspects before pointing the finger at Jawbreaker for breaking his bowling ball. Refocusing the investigation on the Hate Plague, Robby recalls having an arm wrestling match with Bee, during which Bee seemed to be fine, and Izzy dropping off one of his baseball caps. When Prowl touches said baseball cap, he's suddenly stricken with Hate Plague. He advances on Bee, forcing Thrash and Robby to keep him busy so Bumblebee can go for help, which swiftly shows up in the form of Nightshade and their [[Smart Trainer 5009]], outfitted to provide an on-the-spot cure for the Hate Plague, and Prowl is soon back to normal. Nightshade's able to analyze the virus on the hat and calibrate the Smart Trainer to track down the source of the infection. <br />
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The Smart Trainer leads the team though the countryside to a pod within which a Quintesson is making a report to the [[Quintesson Judge (ES)|Quintesson Judge]]. They quickly corner the Quintesson, only for it to scan a nearby raccoon and shape shift into a perfect copy. Robby's able to catch the raccoon, but it again shapeshifts into a bird and flies off, albeit not without taking a shot to the wing from Prowl. They give chase, tracking it to a Witwicky street full of pedestrians. The team fans out, and Thrash again encounters Schloder who points him in the direction of a kerfuffle between a woman and a bird. Thrash is heading to investigate when he spots a second Schloder and realizes he's been talking to the disguised Quintesson. The chase leads them to the [[Witwicky Charter|school]] where they find Izzy walking up the steps. When Prowl points out Izzy could be the shapeshifter, Robby quizzes her with questions only Izzy would know, and determines she's definitely the real Izzy... but then Prowl spots she's also bleeding green goo. Robby is devastated at the revelation that Izzy has been a Quintesson all along. They attempt to corner the Quintesson, who shapeshifts into Prowl and flies off until Robby and Thrash bring it down into the school's football field. The Quintesson next shapeshifts into Jawbreaker and manages to overcome Thrash and Prowl, but after turning back into Izzy, its attempts to persuade Robby to let it go end up with Prowl trapping it in a force field. Now captive, the Quintesson spills that the only thing of interest are Robby and [[Mo Malto|Mo]]'s [[cyber-sleeve]]s as they're a gift from [[Quintus Prime]] and rightfully belong to the Quintessons.<br />
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Later, Robby again confronts "Izzy" at the Autobot base, and she announces it's only the beginning.<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (9)<br />
*[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]] (12)<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (13)<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (11)<br />
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|c3=<br />
*[[Izzy (ES)|Izzy]] (1)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (2)<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (4)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (10)<br />
*[[Alex Malto]] (14)<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] (15)<br />
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|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4= <br />
*[[Twitch]] (3)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (4)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (6)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (7)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (8)<br />
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|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*[[Quintesson Judge (ES)|Quintesson Judge]] (16)<br />
}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"I feel like I'm floating on a cloud of birthday balloons that have been blown up by puppies."<br />
:—'''Jawbreaker'''<br />
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"Terran Thrash, due to your dogged pursuit of the kissing facts, I'd like you on my team."<br />
:—'''Prowl'''<br />
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"The game's afoot. So many suspects. Cosmos? A carnival ride turned supervillain from one too many gums on the floor? Fluffy Ears? In cahoots with Energon Bear, possibly? Then we come back to JB. Lovable, clumsy JB, who is clearly the guilty party that broke my bowling ball!"<br />
:—'''Thrash''' is way too into being a detective.<br />
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"I can't believe you think Izzy is a suspect, Prowl."<br /><br />
"I appreciate your loyalty, but romantic entanglements have hobbled many a soldier. Ask Optimus."<br />
:—'''Robby''' and '''Prowl'''<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*We finally get elaboration on Schloder's whereabouts since the end of season 1. Previously his only appearance post season 1 was in "[[The Butterfly Effect]]" during which he was part of the fair and had no lines, though he evidently retained some authority as he was able to arrest [[Fairmaestro]]. During this episode, he notes that he's on leave from his "North Pole outpost" which suggests he runs the secret [[G.H.O.S.T.]] outpost that the kids visited in "[[Fire and Ice]]". As G.H.O.S.T. and its systems were previously shown to be being shut down, as per such episodes as "[[Control Alt Delete]]", it's unclear at this point who he's working for.<br />
*Schloder mentioning him wanting to start a family of his own hits different when one remembers his sister was [[Karen Croft]].<br />
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===Transformers references===<br />
* This episode reveals the [[Hate Plague]] is spread by spores like its G1 counterpart. Another key difference is that [[Human|some]] [[Terran|beings]] are naturally immune.<br />
* Bumblebee tells Megatron to "eat [[beryllium baloney]]", a term in use since the G1 cartoon.<br />
* Alex’s action figure collection includes a G1-looking Bee, a G1 Blaster, a Hotrod, a green and red Seaspray, and a Doubledealer.<br />
* Alex mentioned that Scavenger once fried Prowl's circuits, a reference to Prowl's rather gruesome death in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
* The episode's title "The Truth Is Out There" is a reference to [[The X-Files: Conspiracy: The Transformers|X-Files]]'s iconic tagline.<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
*Robby is standing next to Bumblebee as the later uses his foot to halt Schloder's car. Then some distance away, Prowl screeches to a halt next to Thrash and Robby jumps out.<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
*Thrash's personality in this episode feels much more in line with his earlier season 1 characterization rather than his current season 2 characterization.<br />
<br />
===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''A Verdade Está Lá Fora'''" ("The Truth Is Out There")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 25]], 2024<br />
<br />
'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''La vérité est proche'''" ("The Truth is Close")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 25]], 2025<br />
<br />
'''German'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Der Gestaltwandler'''" ("The Shapeshifter")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 15]], 2024<br />
<br />
'''Indonesian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Kebenaran Ada di Luar Sana'''" ("The Truth is Out There")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' TBA<br />
<br />
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 41<br />
|image=FireandIce-TwitchHides.jpg<br />
|caption="Something further down the food chain go first."<br />
|prev=No Soldier Left Behind<br />
|next=The Truth Is Out There<br />
|title="Fire and Ice"<br />
|season=3<br />
|season ep=5<br />
|airdate=[[October 25]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[TBA]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Aiko Hilkinger]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Sheldon Vella]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/UFy7yecpXLwNCWA6JYs7oK4_yrL__EQm/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''A plague of hate threatens to tear the Autobots apart.<br />
'''<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] uses her hacking skills to deactivate the lockdown on the [[Hypershuttle]]. Everyone piles in, though [[Robby Malto|Robby]] is busy texting [[Izzy (ES)|Izzy]]. She video calls him and he explains that he can't ditch Autobot base because he's off on a supersecret mission, before [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] grabs him and pulls him into the Hypershuttle, resulting in him dropping his backpack and phone. The Hypershuttle launches and deposits the kids on a snow-covered landscape where they start to enjoy their "snow day".<br />
<br />
Elsewhere in the base, [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] reunites [[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]] with [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] and [[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]]. Prowl and Arcee engage in arm wrestling. Optimus thinks their time is better served tracking the recently departed Decepticons — [[Cosmos (ES)|Cosmos]] has reported that he's lost visual contact, though they have received mocking images from [[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] and [[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]]. The discussion is cut short by the arrival of an uncharacteristically angry [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]], apparently furious at being left out of the mission into the [[Chaos Dome]]. Elita-1 tries to calm the raging scout, only to be physically grabbed and thrown aside. Arcee goes to help Elita-1 up, but Elita snaps and throws Arcee against a nearby wall. Optimus observes that the three Autobots seem to have lost all control, as they begin to glow red. Things go from bad to worse as [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] arrives and is immediately infected by Arcee. Optimus, [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] and Prowl flee to avoid being infected as well.<br />
<br />
In the [[Arctic]], [[Twitch]] realizes they left the snacks at base, and jumps in the Hypershuttle to retrieve them. As a result, she's there when the base enters lockdown. The other kids quickly discover she and the Hypershuttle are both missing and they can't contact base. Twitch explores the base in search of anyone and finally finds Elita-1 standing over Arcee. The two Autobots immediately start menacing Twitch. Megatron and Optimus meanwhile disagree over their next course of action, as Megatron thinks they should leave the base to seek help while Optimus doesn't want to abandon the Autobots. The trio reach the parking garage where Bumblebee is waiting and charges at Optimus, only for Prowl to intercept him. While Bee and Prowl fight, Optimus prepares to let Megatron out to get help while he intends to stay. They don't get a chance to enact the plan, as Prowl tackles Optimus, infecting him. The raging Optimus flails with his Energon axe, inadvertently reactivating the lockdown. As Optimus advances on Megatron, Twitch hits the Autobot leader with a truck full of freezing gas which seems to momentarily affect the Autobot leader's red glow. Using more of the trucks, Megatron and Twitch manage to get past the infected Autobots and back into the main part of the base.<br />
<br />
They reach the Hypershuttle only to find it's still locked down. While Twitch works on releasing it, Optimus arrives and charges, but she manages to get the Hypershuttle working and drag Megatron in just in the nick of time. Unfortunately Megatron reveals he has been infected and when they arrive in the Arctic, he's steadily turning red. Twitch warns the others, though Megatron proves able to handle the hate. That's not their only problem, as the Hypershuttle returns carrying Optimus Prime. As the two giants battle, Twitch is surprised that the cold isn't helping like it did in the base, but [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] reasons that they just need it to be a liquid cold. The Maltos begin breaking up the ice covering the lake that the pair are battling on and Optimus and Megatron start sinking. Twitch dives in after them, and the Maltos successfully rescue the pair. Optimus has Hashtag flood the Autobot base with the coolant gas, curing the other Autobots as well. Optimus and Megatron have a heart to heart, and Robby takes a call from Izzy, letting her know it's been a crazy day but everyone's OK. Optimus and Megatron believe foul play is at work and wonder who's to blame, but don't notice [[Teletraan-1 (ES)|Teletraan-1]] displaying a warning and a [[Quintesson]] insignia.<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (10)<br />
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (11)<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (12)<br />
*[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]] (13)<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (18)<br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (19)<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (9)<br />
*[[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] (14)<br />
*[[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]] (15)<br />
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] (16)<br />
*[[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] (17)<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (3)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (6)<br />
*[[Izzy (ES)|Izzy]] (8)<br />
<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4= <br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (1)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (2)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (4)<br />
*[[Twitch]] (5)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (7)<br />
<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
"Why would I need help from you, Arcee? I'm your superior."<br /><br />
"Superior? More like Inferior-1."<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' and '''Arcee''' fight<br />
<br />
<br />
"Maltos, we must break the ice!"<br /><br />
"Okay okay okay, if you could live on any planet-"<br /><br />
"Not that kind of icebreaker!"<br />
:—'''Nightshade''' and '''Jawbreaker'''<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
* The Decepticons stole Prowl's ship in the last episode.<br />
* Laserbeak and Frenzy continue their habit of trolling the Autobots and Maltos with a series of selfies.<br />
* This is the first episode since her debut back in "[[Decoy (episode)|Decoy]]" where Arcee has a speaking role. <br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
* The [[Hate Plague]] has infected numerous Transformers continuities. This iteration of the plague is very similar to its G1 counterpart; it is spread by touch and engulfs the victims in red energy. A key difference is that the cure is a simple ice bath and not the collective wisdom of the ancients.<br />
* The Quintesson insignia Teletraan-1 displays was originally used for the [[e-HOBBY]] release of [[Overcharge (G1)|Overcharge]].<br />
* Megatron and Optimus Prime's battle is yet another homage to their G1 versions' fight in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".<br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
*<br />
===Errors===<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
* This episode marks the first time in a ''Transformers'' TV series that versions of Arcee and Elita-1 have appeared in scenes together.<br />
<br />
===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Fogo e Gelo'''" ("Fire and Ice")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 25]], 2024<br />
<br />
'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Le Chaud et le Froid'''" ("Hot and Cold")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 25]], 2025<br />
<br />
'''German'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Feuer und Eis'''" ("Fire and Ice")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 14]], 2024<br />
<br />
'''Indonesian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Api dan Es'''" ("Fire and Ice")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' TBA<br />
<br />
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Truth_Is_Out_There&diff=1794408The Truth Is Out There2024-10-28T16:54:42Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Real-world references */</p>
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 42<br />
|image=<br />
|caption=<br />
|prev=Fire and Ice<br />
|next=Judgement Day, Part 1 <br />
|title="The Truth Is Out There"<br />
|season=3<br />
|season ep=6<br />
|airdate=[[October 25]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[TBA]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Ian Busch]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Scooter Tidwell]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/w0SomKRRUqNY3WizlZ6PUa7etRXNCox4/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Prowl, Thrash, and Robby use their detective skills to find who unleashed the hate plague.<br />
'''<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]<br />
*[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]]<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] <br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] <br />
<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] <br />
*[[Mo Malto]] <br />
*[[Izzy (ES)|Izzy]]<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] <br />
*[[Alex Malto]]<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] <br />
<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4= <br />
*[[Twitch]] <br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] <br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] <br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]]<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] <br />
<br />
<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*Schloder mentioning him wanting to start a family of his own hits different when one remembers his sister was [[Karen Croft]]. <br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
* This episode reveals the [[Hate Plague]] is spread by spores like its G1 counterpart. Another key difference is that some beings are naturally immune.<br />
* Alex’s action figure collection includes a G1-looking Bee, a G1 Blaster, a Hotrod, a green and red Seaspray, and a Doubledealer. He also name drops Scavenger. <br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
* The episode's title "The Truth Is Out There" is a reference to [[The X-Files: Conspiracy: The Transformers|X-Files]]'s iconic tagline.<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Truth_Is_Out_There&diff=1794407The Truth Is Out There2024-10-28T16:54:29Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Transformers references */</p>
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 42<br />
|image=<br />
|caption=<br />
|prev=Fire and Ice<br />
|next=Judgement Day, Part 1 <br />
|title="The Truth Is Out There"<br />
|season=3<br />
|season ep=6<br />
|airdate=[[October 25]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[TBA]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Ian Busch]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Scooter Tidwell]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/w0SomKRRUqNY3WizlZ6PUa7etRXNCox4/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Prowl, Thrash, and Robby use their detective skills to find who unleashed the hate plague.<br />
'''<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]<br />
*[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]]<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] <br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] <br />
<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] <br />
*[[Mo Malto]] <br />
*[[Izzy (ES)|Izzy]]<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] <br />
*[[Alex Malto]]<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] <br />
<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4= <br />
*[[Twitch]] <br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] <br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] <br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]]<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] <br />
<br />
<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*Schloder mentioning him wanting to start a family of his own hits different when one remembers his sister was [[Karen Croft]]. <br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
* This episode reveals the [[Hate Plague]] is spread by spores like its G1 counterpart. Another key difference is that some beings are naturally immune.<br />
* Alex’s action figure collection includes a G1-looking Bee, a G1 Blaster, a Hotrod, a green and red Seaspray, and a Doubledealer. He also name drops Scavenger. <br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
* The episode's title "The Truth is Out There" is a reference to [[The X-Files: Conspiracy: The Transformers|X-Files]]'s iconic tagline. <br />
===Errors===<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Truth_Is_Out_There&diff=1794332The Truth Is Out There2024-10-28T04:43:22Z<p>B-Master2020: B-Master2020 moved page The Truth is Out There. to The Truth is Out There</p>
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 42<br />
|image=<br />
|caption=<br />
|prev=Fire and Ice<br />
|next=Judgement Day, Part 1 <br />
|title="The Truth is Out There"<br />
|season=3<br />
|season ep=6<br />
|airdate=[[October 25]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[TBA]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Ian Bushch]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Scooter Tidwell]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/w0SomKRRUqNY3WizlZ6PUa7etRXNCox4/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Prowl, Thrash, and Robby use their detective skills to find who unleashed the hate plague.<br />
'''<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]<br />
*[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]]<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] <br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] <br />
<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] <br />
*[[Mo Malto]] <br />
* Izzy <br />
*[[Dot Malto]] <br />
*[[Alex Malto]]<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] <br />
<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4= <br />
*[[Twitch]] <br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] <br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] <br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]]<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] <br />
<br />
<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
* This epiosde reveals the [[Hate Plague]] is spread by spores like its G1 counterpart. Another key difference is that some beings are naturally immune.<br />
* Alex’s action figure collection includes a G1-looking Bee, a G1 Blaster, a Hotrod, a green and red Seaspray, and a Doubledealer. He also name drops Scavenger. <br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
*<br />
===Errors===<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Fire_and_Ice&diff=1794295Fire and Ice2024-10-28T03:49:13Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Continuity notes */</p>
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 41<br />
|image=<br />
|caption=<br />
|prev=No Soldier Left Behind<br />
|next=The Truth is Out There. <br />
|title="Fire and Ice"<br />
|season=3<br />
|season ep=5<br />
|airdate=[[October 25]], [[2024]] (Paramount+)<br>[[TBA]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Aiko Hilkinger]]<br />
|animation studio=[[88 Pictures]]<br />
|director=[[Sheldon Vella]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/UFy7yecpXLwNCWA6JYs7oK4_yrL__EQm/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''A plague of hate threatens to tear the Autobots apart.<br />
'''<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]]<br />
*[[Prowl (ES)|Prowl]]<br />
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] <br />
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] <br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] <br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] <br />
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] <br />
*[[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] <br />
*[[Laserbeak (ES)|Laserbeak]] <br />
*[[Frenzy (ES)|Frenzy]] <br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] <br />
*[[Mo Malto]] <br />
* Izzy <br />
<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4= <br />
*[[Twitch]] <br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] <br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] <br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]]<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] <br />
<br />
<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
* The Decepticons stole Prowl's ship in the last episode.<br />
* Laserbeak and Frenzy continue their habit of trolling the Autobots and Maltos with a series of selfies.<br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
* The [[Hate Plague]] has infected numerous Transformers continuities. This iteration of the plague is very similar to its' G1 counterpart; it is spread by touch and engulfs the victims in red energy. A key difference is that the cure is a simple ice bath and not the collective wisdom of the ancients.<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
*<br />
===Errors===<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Cyberlink420&diff=1789922User talk:Cyberlink4202024-10-09T20:44:11Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Discord */</p>
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<div>==Previous discussions==<br />
Previous discussions from before I became an admin can be found at [[User talk:Cyberlink420/Archive1|Archive]]. However, please do not edit the Archive page.<br />
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Why are you against my merger with those go-bot page if i may be so bold to ask?--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 20:56, 3 October 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Ok, sorry ==<br />
Can I re-upload it after it fits the standards of this wiki? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 20:08, 9 April 2021 (EDT)<br />
:Sure, but you might be better off finding a different image of Whirl. In the one you uploaded, she's just sort of standing there, while all the other images are more dynamic and show her actually doing things. Try to find something more distinct that better conveys what the character is doing in the episode. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:39, 9 April 2021 (EDT)<br />
<br />
== Hoist Goes Hollywood ==<br />
<br />
You reverted my edit saying it was "still a stretch." What I wrote was:<br />
<br />
"The Autobot cast for this episode is particularly appropriate. Apart from Hoist, all the Autobots who crash the filming in search of stardom are notably vain attention-seekers. Though this trait is rarely played up with Warpath, his ego regarding his gun and shooting skills is mentioned in his bios, and he appropriately makes his entrance by displaying his sharpshooting skills."<br />
<br />
My question is this: How the heck is that a stretch? It notes what was clearly the writer's intention in casting the episode and explains the choice of a character who would seemingly be the odd man out. <br />
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I don't do a lot of editing on here, and I genuinely try to do so only when I feel I'm adding something or improving something in accordance with the standards as I understand them, but I've had several edits reverted recently that I had put a good amount of thought into, and the justifications for those reversions have been uniformly unsatisfying and very poorly explained. {{unsigned|Tjfosko}}<br />
:I genuinely don't think the writer put that much thought into it. And unless you have an interview with the writer saying as much, you can't say it was clearly their intention; it was more likely as simple as them being told "here's the toy(s) we want to promote this week, write a story about them". This just feels like adding a note for the sake of adding a note on an overly crowded page. (I personally think a lot of the existing notes don't serve to add much either, so it's not just a you thing.) And please remember to sign your talk page posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:29, 15 May 2021 (EDT)<br />
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::So, you don't think the writer of the episode picked specifically four glory-hounds to crash a movie studio hoping for stardom, but that he instead got a note saying, "We want you to sell Hoist, Tracks, Sunstreaker, Powerglide, and Warpath this week"? Look at Earl Kress's episode credits. "The Immobilizer" is practically the only episode dealing with Ironhide's age (besides a few minor asides) and actually features a rare instance of Trailbreaker being a jokester. "B.O.T.," for all its flaws, plays up Swindle better than any other episode. "Desertion of the Dinobots" doesn't have the same degree of focus, but the episodes he wrote tend to be very strong in their depictions of characters. Even if your scenario of "promote these toys this week" is accurate (which I don't think it is, as the production materials that I've seen make it seem like Hasbro gave broad strokes with the exception of a few instances of "don't use this guy because we aren't releasing him" (Reflector) or "shove this in somewhere because it's a new toy" (Protectobots)), that only makes the cast more noteworthy, as it's an incredibly convenient accident. It seems way, way more likely that the writers, with the exception of the more mercenary jobs like "The Search for Vector Sigma," were given a box of toys and told, "these are your available characters, choose as you wish."<br />
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::As for the unsigned comment, my bad. Slipped my mind. Trying to keep up with that. [[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 11:51, 17 May 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Just a suggestion ==<br />
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Since G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron have an extremely long list of appearances and will likely have even more in the future, can I split their Game appearances into separate pages? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 13:36, 16 August 2021 (EDT)<br />
:This has actually already been proposed over at [[Talk:Optimus Prime (G1)#Another split?]] -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:43, 16 August 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Arcana ==<br />
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Hi. I just edited the Arcana page. However, I can't make the caption link to the page. The link and the caption are separate. Could you edit it so that the caption links to the page, please? {{unsigned|Cybertron1986}} 15:09, 15 September 2021 (EDT)<br />
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I suppose I should learn how to do it on practice pages. Thank you.<br />
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== My mistake ==<br />
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Wait really? Oh gosh, my extreme apologies then! I wasn't aware that was a UK English spelling! I saw both Installment and Instalment on the same page and thought it was an error. [[User:BigRobot|BigRobot]] ([[User talk:BigRobot|talk]]) 23:05, 26 September 2021 (EDT)BigRobot<br />
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==Delete==<br />
why do you keep deleting my stuff? is it irrelevant? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 13:27, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:Irrelevant and/or inaccurate. For example, you claimed Doublecrosser said something that was actually said by Bug Bite, and you repeatedly got Rack'n'Ruin's name wrong. Also, you really need to stop trying to remove every instance of profanity; the wiki has always been PG-13, and any words that have been used in official Transformers media like "bitch" and "shit" are okay for use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:40, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:::Noted, but that sounds unprofessional. Also, watch the tone. you are unnecessarily rude. {{unsigned|Tylerwu}}<br />
:What I wrote in that page is relevant, it Is understandable taking from the list [[Grimlock (WFC)]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)]] but tell me were Is Servo or Metroplex I never saw them in the list. ([[User talk: Rodezno7045]]).<br />
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==Apology==<br />
For your politeness, I would like to formally apologize. I know I was being a jerk and being immature. That happens to me all the time. I'm sorry I did all that to you. Just please remember that not everyone needs to be treated like underlings and so. But in my case, I totally deserved it. So I'm just apologising. Thanks, [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 16:23, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:I genuinely appreciate the apology, but actions ultimately speak louder than words, so I hope you take this to heart and practice better judgment going forward. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:35, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
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==Universal==<br />
Hello, can you keep some of my edits? or at least change them? I feel like the "difference from film" section might be relevant. Also, ironhide and ratchet don't speak. Should they still be credited? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 19:58, 3 December 2021 (EST)<br />
:It's not really meant to be explicitly based on any of the films, so it's largely unnecessary to note any differences. And as I said before, there's no reason for us to document what happens when the ride breaks because it's not standard procedure, and not everyone is going to have the same experience during a malfunction, so it's impossible to log every possible result. Also, Ratchet and Ironhide appear and speak in the queue for the ride, which the article also covers. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:21, 3 December 2021 (EST)<br />
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==Play Doh==<br />
Hi, you deleted my stuff about the compound from the spoiler boxes from the WFC trilliogy toys because it was not marketed as playdoh, yet now, there is a new section about playdoh. Even though it IS playdoh, it was never marketed as playdoh. If you choose to keep it, why delete mine? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:45, 13 January 2022 (EST)<br />
:Apart from the fact that I didn't even realize someone had added it back until a few days ago (and was convinced to let it stay in a separate discussion), the current write-up is much more detailed and actually explains why it's mentioned in the Play-Doh article. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:21, 13 January 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Whirl - Marvel UK - Time Wars ==<br />
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You removed my parenthetical regarding Whirl's lack of appearance because you believed it had no bearing on his survival. However, no one knows what happened to Whirl since he never appeared, and that makes his survival ambiguous. The current note is also confusing as written because it implies Whirl appears in Time Wars, but he doesn't. I was trying to add in some clarity to answer a question I'd been trying to get answered for myself, as I looked through the wiki trying to figure out what happened to Whirl or if he'd died in a story that I somehow didn't have in my collection (since my G1 comics collection is the Titan collections, and with the weird way the UK stories were collected I wasn't 100% positive I had all the relevant stories), and it took far more digging than it should have for me to figure it out, and the Time Wars note did cause me actual confusion.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:28, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:I disagree with outright questioning his survival, but I do think it's worth bringing up on his page that he stopped appearing, without us outright saying he's alive or dead. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 12:34, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
::I added a note to Whirl's character page to that effect. It was also deleted. Like probably 90% of the edits I make. C'est la vie. And I don't really mean to so much question his survival but to say that there's never any real statement as to what happened to him.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:46, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Re:Account rename ==<br />
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Thanks for the heads up! But there were other reasons why I wanted to ditch my old account, such as it being tied to an email I don't have access to anymore and me only vaguely remembering the password. It's not like I did much on it anyway, I think my most notable contribution was correcting a typo or two. If the staff wants me to use my old account for safe-keeping purposes or something, then I'd be fine with that though. --[[User:AmeliaLH|AmeliaLH]] ([[User talk:AmeliaLH|talk]]) 00:01, 25 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:No worries. This was more just to ask if you would rather use a renamed old account or a fresh account since the rules only permit you to have one. I'll close your old account then. Thanks, and happy editing! -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:36, 25 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== "nipping this in the bud" ==<br />
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I take it you're just going to block me so you don't have to provide an argument, yeah? [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:14, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:I don't have to. As our [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Attitude_towards_authority|policy]] states, "he who owns the house, makes the rules". And as all of the admins are of the agreement that white nationalism is bad and have never been afraid to call out shitty people (see: [[Pat Lee]], [[Adam Baldwin]]), I see no reason why the paragraph should be removed. The fact that you joined just to do so indicates your intentions are less than noble. I suggest you drop it, or you will find yourself banned immediately. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:19, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
::As you wish. [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:30, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Discord ban appeal ==<br />
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Hey, not sure if you are the right person to ask, but over a year ago, I don’t quite recall when, I was (rightfully) banned from the Discord server for my immature and attention seeking behaviour, truthfully I am glad I was banned sooner than later since at that time I probably would’ve gotten myself banned for something much worst,<br />
Now that over a year has passed, and I’ve dealt with a lot of the issues I had with my life and gotten myself in a better place, mentally socially, etc and again I’m into Transformers than ever I wanted to be able to contribute to the Wiki again, and learn how to be more professional about my edits, and I’d like to rejoin the discord server for that purpose, in order to discuss wiki contributions, unlike before when I *only* wanted it as a place to talk and receive attention when I had no one else to talk to in my life, I don’t mean to come off as sappy or anything of the sort, just me asking for a second chance and stating how I intend to be better if given it. (I was Lucas-Magic-Ninja’s on the Discord). [[User:Hexnut17|Hexnut17]] ([[User talk:Hexnut17|talk]]) 00:38, March 19 2022 (EST)<br />
:I've spoken to the admin who issued your ban and they're willing to give you another shot. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 12:36, 19 March 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== Jacqueline ==<br />
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Send in a re-edited Jcqueline trivia (I don't know how to do tenses, so I apologize for that but hopefully the edited version works better).--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 10:49, 2 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
==Rewording==<br />
I wasn’t trying to remove Nick Studios on the EarthSpark page, I was trying to condense the sentence to be the same one that says how it is developed by eOne and Nick. There was another sentence that said Nick Studios is producing, so I wanted to merge the two and make it say that it is being co-produced and developed by them. But the caption still doesn’t make sense to me, since it isn’t for Nick alone anymore and the Nick who is a character designer isn’t really the person who the show is "by." [[User:Taylr2000|Taylr2000]] ([[User talk:Taylr2000|talk]]) 23:28, 12 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
:It's simple wordplay, and it's still a show featuring designs ''by Nick'' Roche ''for Nick''elodeon Studios. And the existing verbiage for the paragraph is fine. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:03, 13 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Misattribution note==<br />
I added it because I saw another page that had a misattribution quote that explained it was a misattribution [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 09:59, 5 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== tagging images ==<br />
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I'm new in here mate, please exlain me about the image tag thing cuz i don't understand from what i've read. Thank you. {{unsigned|Cyberpunx80}} 03:55, 23 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== tagging images pt2 ==<br />
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Thank you very much for the help, i didn't mean to cause any trouble. {{unsigned|Cyberpunx80}} 07:10, 23 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Accidental recreation==<br />
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II’ll remember the site, but as a mobile user, I can,t get to it due to parental restrictions {{unsigned|Liokaser19}} 11:40, 1 August 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Tagging stock images==<br />
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Sorry to bother you but how do i add the stock tag to an image im uploading? {{unsigned|Kirby54}}<br />
:Just type <nowiki>{{stock}}</nowiki> and the wiki will do the rest. We have a bunch of different stock templates for different toylines, so take a look through [[:Category:Stock image templates|this category]] and find the one that fits best, then just type the name of that template between brackets. For example, if you're uploading a stock image of a ''Collaborative'' toy, type <nowiki>{{Collaborativestock}}</nowiki>.<br />
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:(Also, make sure to sign your talk page posts! Just type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> and the wiki will automatically fill in your signature.) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:12, 3 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
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thank you for clearing things up. [[User:Kirby54|Kirby54]] ([[User talk:Kirby54|talk]]) 13:28, 3 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Thrash Picture Caption==<br />
I understand how the first caption could have been taken as “whining”, with the ellipses and whatnot, but please explain why you consider the second attempt as me “whining”. It has a joking tone (as I was originally going for). I would simply like explanation, for as far as I can see, it’s far from plain complaining.<br />
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[[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
:Sure still came off whiny. Plus, captions where every word links to something else are a big no-no. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:07, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
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::Alright, in that case, how would you suggest fixing it? I do feel that it’s a good punchline, just needs a better tone. And thank you for clarifying, I’m pretty new around here! — [[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
:::I don't think there's any fixing it. Like, it's not even a joke, it's just saying there are other motorcycle characters. Half your examples aren't even main characters. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:16, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
::::I mean, I’ve seen multiple examples of characters’ main captions comparing them to coincidentally similar characters, but if you say so. [[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] 01:27, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
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==Legout (BB)==<br />
Arn't Legout (BB) and Tuogel just like any other toy only character. [[User:Oldmajor|Oldmajor]] ([[User talk:Oldmajor|talk]]) 08:28, 12 January 2023 (EST)<br />
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==War for Cybertron==<br />
Hey obviously I am updating this. Dreadwing has just been mentioned in Siege episode 5 as a Seeker in the past. Not sure where to update this history for the character.--[[User:Grauntlet|Grauntlet]] ([[User talk:Grauntlet|talk]]) 20:12, 26 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== APOLOGIES! I AM SO SORRY! ==<br />
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I made an edit a few days back on the sg Optimus page and didn’t realize that with the context of the image, it seemed like a George Floyd joke. I was trying to make a gag about Donald trump cuz I thought it was funny but I didn’t think about the fact that the image directly mirrored the incident. I take full responsibility for this and sincerely apologize, I hope I’m using this page right also! Yours truly, --[[User:Carno|Carno]] ([[User talk:Carno|talk]]) 12:48, 29 May 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Images ==<br />
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I don't know who to write to about it, but I saw you admonished me once about the images, so maybe you'll know something. If I have an image with an unnecessary background (e.g. [[Media:Kinder-Joy-RID15-2017-Steeljaw.jpg|Steeljaw Toy]]), can I upload this image to a graphics program and cut out the background? Thanks in advance for your answer<br />
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== This message doesn't seem very mature ==<br />
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Look at the top of Talk:Sideways (ROTF) and look at Semysane's message. [[User:SuperKilogram|SuperKilogram]] ([[User talk:SuperKilogram|talk]]) 15:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:What relevance does a talk page message from 13 years ago have to anything? -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 17:01, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Should this be on Sideways' page ==<br />
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On the Sideways disambiguation page, there is a bullet point that says "Your mom", is that supposed to be there?<br />
[[User:SuperKilogram|SuperKilogram]] ([[User talk:SuperKilogram|talk]]) 15:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Yes. Sideways once suggested that "your mom" was another incarnation of him in [[Ask Vector Prime]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:59, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== ROTB Screencaps ==<br />
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Apologies for the sudden message, but I was wondering if it would be okay to upload screencaps from the YouTube Rise of the Beasts Videos for certain pages for use on character pages. They technically are within the guidelines under the ruling of "No leaks" as the screenshots are from publicly available videos on YouTube via the official Paramount Pictures Channel, and I believe they are of a good picture quality. If we need to wait until a home release is made, then I understand, but I wanted your input before jumping the gun on the matter. -- [[User:MavPolly123|MavPolly123]] ([[User talk:MavPolly123|talk]]) 18:26, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Yes, anything screencaps from official trailers or preview clips is fair game. If they're on an official Hasbro or Paramount channel, they're 100% okay to use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 18:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==ROTB Airazor==<br />
What seems to be the issue with me merely adding that she was originally adding that she never transformed or that she was supposed to?<br />
:Because both those things are already noted on her page. Also, sign your posts. (Type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:56, 2 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:I added to one of those and that's when you replied back to stop edit-warring it. <br />
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== Puffer ==<br />
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I’ve recently added information about g1 Puffer. Unfortunately you deleted my entry, because I had no source. Unfortunately the website where Puffer was first mentioned, does not exist anymore (since it has been more than 20 years ago). So that pretty much rules out any proof I have of my text. <br />
I know for a fact that what I’ve posted, really happened. But I don’t have any proof of that. Is there any way that you do add the information? Just until someone can proof something else (which they can’t because I know what legitimately happened :-))<br />
Hope you can reconsider!<br />
Thanks in advance! {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
: Sorry, but you need proof for a claim like this. Besides, even if the story was true, I genuinely doubt it's the reason the toy was named as such; like, is there literally ''any'' reason to believe that Hasbro named the toy for that reason and not just the obvious "'''P'''ipes + H'''uffer'''"? Sometimes, the simplest answer is the right one. (Also, remember to type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to sign your talk page posts.) -- 10:49, 4 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
::Well, hold on, I agree that there needs to be more proof, but Hasbro absolutely named the toy that because it was a long-standing fan nickname. If we can find more proof that verifies GodGinrai's story, I think it should absolutely be included; the people at Hasbro might not have known its history, but that doesn't make it any less worthy of inclusion. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 11:14, 4 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::: Thanks Escargon! And I actually found some sort of proof, on the old ATT newsgroup. I do mention Puffer (although making him Klaas as I mentioned in my earlier post). But the post from early 2000 is some sort of proof: https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/YkR6bBAj9ww/m/bpGU4XDJkVoJ. On April 1 2000 I say: “ The reason WHY we called him Klaas cause it's because we didn't knew it was Huffer or Pipes... so we we're discussing that..eventually it was something like: "Blue Huffer.. No.. Alter-Transform-Pipes... Puffer.. Hipes...screw it.. it's KLAAS!.. hehehehe OK :)”<br />
::::As you see in the discussion, no one has ever seen or mentioned Puffer before. This was the first time I explained where the name came from. {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
:::::Perhaps, but I question the ability to claim this as the name's definitive origin point, especially 14 years removed from the toy's original release; it seems more likely IMO that "Puffer" is an obvious enough portmanteau like "[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]" that a lot of people independently came up with it, and it's just one of those things that gradually spread. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:17, 9 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
::::::I had a search of ATT and it does look like the earliest uses of Puffer were from GodGinrai and Devvi, with it later being used by others (here's Nevermore using it in 2004 [https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/d0D4qlLxObY/m/AEREJcIzHd4J]) so lacking other evidence, I can buy that they coined the term originally and it caught on in Fandom. Though I don't know that we want to go into the amount of detail present in the original note. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 16:42, 9 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::::: so.. are we cool to post the extra info I gave on Puffer? The proof is there and I believe it’s a cool piece of background information about the origin of the name Puffer. Hope you agree! {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
::::::: I added back a truncated version of the note with the cited source, as I agree with Abates that there didn't need to be ''that'' much detail. Also, once again, please sign your posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 09:13, 12 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==So there's a guy who removed my image of Bisk on his page twice==<br />
Do you agree with why he said he removed it? He said it's cluttering the page, which isn't really the case to me. [[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 4:35, 6 July 2023 (TRT)<br />
:Don't know about Cyberlink, but I definitely agree with Saix. Three images in that short section of text is too much. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 15:25, 6 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==Partner up!==<br />
Hi, my name is Kate and I am the founder of the Independent Fallout Wiki (over yonder at [https://fallout.wiki/ fallout.wiki]). A few members of our community recommended your wiki as one we should reach out to in order to partner up with (big fans!) The Independent Fallout Wiki split off the corporately hosted wiki to give independence a whirl in April 2022. We want to strengthen relationships between other independent wikis, as our community has interests that span beyond Fallout and are excited to check out other independent sites.<br />
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What does a partnership even mean? Good question! On our end, we feature your website on the wiki as both an article and part of the home page spotlight rotation. If you have a Discord, we also feature your invite along with links to your YouTube/website/videos. If you have similar spaces, we just ask that you do the same for us. You can check out the list of our current wiki buddies [https://fallout.wiki/wiki/FalloutWiki:Affiliates here]!<br />
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These partnerships work well to connect independent wikis, lead to new friends, and are generally good vibes across the board. I appreciate you considering our request to partner up! If you feel like giving it a go or have any questions, feel free to respond here or message me on Discord (kateaces) or let me know who I should reach out to if you aren't in the partnerin business. Thank you so much in advance!<br /><br />
--- <3 [[User:Kid Aces|'''''Kate Aces''''']] [[File:SlipstreamCyberverse-magazinemodel.jpg|20px|link=User talk:Kid Aces]] <sup>[[User talk:Kid Aces|''Windblade be kinda mid ngl'']]</sup> 02:10, 23 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Hi there! Appreciate you reaching out, but I spoke to other members of the team and we're not currently looking to do any sort of site affiliation right now. Wishing you all the best though. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:03, 24 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
:: No worries at all, thank you for letting me know! [[User:Kid Aces|'''''Kate Aces''''']] [[File:SlipstreamCyberverse-magazinemodel.jpg|20px|link=User talk:Kid Aces]] <sup>[[User talk:Kid Aces|''Windblade be kinda mid ngl'']]</sup> 01:48, 27 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Legitimately, thank you for fixing my bad name for the Gamerguy image. I haven’t edited a wiki in along while and forgot that would happen. Good thing you caught that!<br />
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[[User:Off-the-grounder|Off-the-grounder]] ([[User talk:Off-the-grounder|talk]]) 00:33, 6 November 2023 (EST)<br />
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== United Nations Space Law. ==<br />
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Hello, on the 18th of November you edited a post I made on the TFP episode 'Deadlock', citing that UN laws do not apply in space. I would like to present the following point to reinstate the edit accordingly;<br />
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https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/index.html<br />
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Following the few laws set in space, it is noted that any astronaut in space must be considered an 'envoy of mankind'. Whilst Knock-Out is, obviously, not a human - he is still considered an enemy of the united states based on the clandestine war being held between the US divisions assisting the Autobots and the Decepticons. Therefore, Miko is expected to maintain these laws accordingly. <br />
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Whilst considered an enemy he is still, following our laws, subject to rights of soldiers in war regardless of the invading force's following of said laws. <br />
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Ergo, legally speaking, Miko is a war-criminal and I feel it is important to educate (and entertain) readers on the matter, and I would appreciate if you would reconsider your decision. <br />
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If you decide it is not to be, then I understand and wish you a lovely day and a happy 2024 to come regardless. We all deserve a pleasant year and good fortune in these times.<br />
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Sincerely, Minty. --{{unsigned|Mintyfreshtea|23:23, 2 January 2024 (EST)}}<br />
:You are reading ''way'' too much into a one-off gag. The edit stands. Also, please use <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to automatically sign your posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:07, 3 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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::Thank you for the insight on the sign-off, but I would appreciate you don't speak to me like that. Telling someone they're "just reading too much" into it doesn't promote discussion. I'm not presenting a 'crack theory' or going out of my way to rant about how 'children cannot be soldiers in the Transformers show' as that would be a banal point. But Miko did assault someone who was not in a position nor a proclivity to fight back, and I feel it's important to note this at the very least. <br />
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::Perhaps a compromise - without citing laws if you feel they are inappropriate for the space. Maybe "Miko is noted to attack Knock-Out after he defects" - and, if humour is what was lacking from the trivia? "Not cool." Added to the end? <br />
::Active critiques of media assist us in recognising inappropriate behaviour and analyze the writing of these shows, for example there is a section (using Knock-Out for example) where they comment on the stilted reaction of the audience during a 'QnA'. <br />
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::I understand you're a big name in the community and hold a lot of weight, you've been on a lot of shows (I recognised the username admittedly) and you are an avid editor on this wiki. I respect this, and I would like to collaborate rather than us leaving this element absent entirely. <br />
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::Sincerely, Minty.<br />
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::[[User:Mintyfreshtea|Mintyfreshtea]] ([[User talk:Mintyfreshtea|talk]]) 02:11, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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:::No. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 02:32, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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::::This does hurt to experience from two administrators. This no longer feels like a wiki where I am welcome, nor that I have been heard or that I have been respected. I have presented my case, and I have been responded to with neither care nor consideration - but, I still hope you have a good day regardless of how this exchange has made me feel <br />
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::::Thank you Sipher and Cyberlink for your time.<br />
::::Sincerely, [[User:Mintyfreshtea|Mintyfreshtea]] ([[User talk:Mintyfreshtea|talk]]) 02:42, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:::::It was a tangential trivia note that had very little to do with the episode, something we have actively taken steps to curtail in recent years, and one that makes a lot of assumptions about how international human law applies to the Cybertronian conflict that are not spelled out in the material as presented. And your compromise of "Miko is noted to attack Knock-Out after he defects. Not cool." isn't even adding any meaningful commentary at that point; it's just observing a thing that happens in the episode with no further analysis to explain why that's significant, making it even less worthy of inclusion. Furthermore, if being told "no" once by an authority figure is enough to inspire this level of vitriol, particularly when the initial response was not especially harsh, it does call into question your ability to edit collaboratively with others in the first place; per a discussion with other members of the administration, everyone is in agreement that your behavior in response to this incident has been out of line. Please take some time to reflect and decide whether this single bullet point is really worth getting this emotional over. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:43, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Blocks==<br />
can you stop blocking me because i accidentally sign into the wrong account? i'm trying to contribute but i keep getting locked out. [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:22, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:I legitimately have no idea what you're talking about. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:23, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:EDIT: Okay, now I see what you're talking about. Unfortunately, [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Multiple_user_names|per our policies]], you're only allowed to have one username. As I recall, you were very close to being fully banned for being in violation of that rule, but it was decided to just ban the alt instead. I suggest you just stick with your existing account, or else you ''will'' find yourself fully banned. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:35, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Thank you==<br />
Thanks for helping me with [[Luis Antonio Delgado | this]] article, I'm still new and getting used to the formatting. [[User:Hilfam|Hilfam]] ([[User talk:Hilfam|talk]]) 21:46, 7 February 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Brad's girlfriend==<br />
I think given comments in the film it's pretty clear that the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmkPONYlik4 Maaco - Transformers The Last Knight Commercial: Brad Decision] commercial is further developing this subplot. Which page would this be most appropriate to mention it on? [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:43, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
:It's really not. There's literally no evidence at all, overt or implied, that this is referring to the same Brad. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:46, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Well, where do we document marketing material associated with the films. The ad itself is worth documenting even if you don't agree with Brad. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:50, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::[[Commercial/The Last Knight]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:52, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::Thanks for your help! [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:54, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
==Quotes==<br />
I thought that other user was referring to the quote which was attached to the other image of the Unicron page...which really was a bad quote according to the points you raised in the message you left in your edit. I left a note on the user's page as that quote is the only quote that actually identifies the book by that name so I thought it was important. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 00:25, 22 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==I have some questions in regards to image captions==<br />
As far as I know, just changing jokes to other jokes without adding actual information is not allowed. is adding nothing but jokes to images that don't have any not allowed too?<br />
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Also, would you guys have problems with adding screencaps from cartoons where the caption is just mentioning what is in the image without making any jokes?<br />
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[[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 18:55, 6 June 2024 (TRT)<br />
:Yes, repeated adding of captions without information is frowned upon. If someone is an established user with a long history of positive contributions, we're more lenient if they want to add a joke to a blank caption here or there. The ability to add jokes has always been meant as a reward for the people who are actually putting in the work, and the people who aren't willing to do so usually don't get to stick around long.<br />
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:As for your other question, descriptive or informative captions are only needed if it's something that can't be conveyed just by looking at the image, though doing so may be redundant if the exact same text explaining it is already on the page in close proximity. The Decepticon Waspinator pic you uploaded, for example, probably didn't need the caption because there was already a note next to it explaining why he had a Decepticon insigna, hence why I scrapped the caption and just added (seen at right) to the end of the existing note to illustrate that's what it was talking about. In those instances, it's okay to just leave the caption blank or put a joke in as long as there's accompanying text to explain the context.<br />
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:I'd recommend reading our [[Transformers Wiki:Captions|captions policy]] to get a more in-depth understanding of what is and isn't permitted on that front. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:07, 7 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==Brawl in Skybound issue 7==<br />
Hey just wondering about the removed edit to Skybound issue 7 about Brawl. What was ambiguous about it; my observation or my wording? Also was that the right place to put such things in the first place? Lastly, I think my theory is relevant given issue #9.([[User:Ratbat72!|Ratbat72!]] ([[User talk:Ratbat72!|talk]]) 21:53, 10 June 2024 (EDT)) {{unsigned|Ratbat72!}}<br />
:Like I said, the page itself is too ambiguous. It's too hard to tell from the silhouettes who they actually are. If you don't have more substantial evidence than "it kinda looks like them", it shouldn't be added to the page. And I don't know what you mean about Issue 9, since it's not out yet. Also, please [[Transformers Wiki:Policies#SIGN YOUR POSTS|sign your posts]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 02:01, 9 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
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AH ok that makes sense. It looks like I got my copy of Issue #9 before street date; so I guess I'll stop talking for now. ([[User:Ratbat72!|Ratbat72!]] ([[User talk:Ratbat72!|talk]]) 21:53, 10 June 2024 (EDT))<br />
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== Discord ==<br />
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Hey, um, I have a problem with the discord wiki you guys got. I just joined in the discord to hang but someone on it kicked me out and i can't get back in. Is there a problem i had or...? [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 18:15, 25 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
:I still haven't got an answer to why I was kicked out of the discord. It's still not letting me back in. [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 22:16, 7 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
::I was told you were blocked for the linking of wildly inappropriate content in your Discord profile, and that the ban is non-negotiable. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:22, 8 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::But i didn’t have any links to any inappropriate content on my discord profile. You didn’t told me i was blocked for that. Do I ever do that on that server? I would never do that. I just joined in and then suddenly they kicked me out with no reason. [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 12:26, 9 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::I wasn't the one who blocked you since I was away at the time, but multiple other staff members have attested to seeing explicit content linked in your profile, so I stand by their decision. As said before, the block is non-negotiable. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:09, 9 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::::I have no explicit content on my profile. I have nothing on it that has anything to do with this block. I haven’t broken any rules when i was on that server. You staff members need to recheck it through over this if i done anything, because i’ve been clean on whatever that discord server had! Period. It’s just a discord profile. There’s nothing bad about it having explicit content. What proof do you hve that I have against that? [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 16:44, 9 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
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== I apologize... ==<br />
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Greetings. First, I want to really apologize for not understanding how things work here. It isn't the same thing as Wikipedia, but I still want to be useful. How could I make a new article? I want to write one based on the characters and story arcs featured in the [[Energon Universe]]. Thank you.[[User:Fico Puricelli|Fico Puricelli]] ([[User talk:Fico Puricelli|talk]]) 19:13, 24 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:We don't need an article listing all the characters because we already have [[:Category:Energon Universe characters|categories]] for that purpose. And we don't need an article with a list of story arcs because that's not how we format information here; each series and issue gets its own individual article, and we only make articles for [[:Category:Story arcs|specific story arcs]] when they are actually of note, such as a branded crossover story that spans multiple series. If you really want to help, you can look at the character tables on any of the individual issue articles and check to see which ones haven't been made yet or aren't up to date in terms of their EU fiction. Please take note of how other articles are formatted, such as the primarily in-universe writing style and the use of storylink templates to reference when each event took place. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19:59, 24 July 2024 (EDT)</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Cyberlink420&diff=1789892User talk:Cyberlink4202024-10-09T16:26:34Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Discord */</p>
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<div>==Previous discussions==<br />
Previous discussions from before I became an admin can be found at [[User talk:Cyberlink420/Archive1|Archive]]. However, please do not edit the Archive page.<br />
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Why are you against my merger with those go-bot page if i may be so bold to ask?--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 20:56, 3 October 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Ok, sorry ==<br />
Can I re-upload it after it fits the standards of this wiki? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 20:08, 9 April 2021 (EDT)<br />
:Sure, but you might be better off finding a different image of Whirl. In the one you uploaded, she's just sort of standing there, while all the other images are more dynamic and show her actually doing things. Try to find something more distinct that better conveys what the character is doing in the episode. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:39, 9 April 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Hoist Goes Hollywood ==<br />
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You reverted my edit saying it was "still a stretch." What I wrote was:<br />
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"The Autobot cast for this episode is particularly appropriate. Apart from Hoist, all the Autobots who crash the filming in search of stardom are notably vain attention-seekers. Though this trait is rarely played up with Warpath, his ego regarding his gun and shooting skills is mentioned in his bios, and he appropriately makes his entrance by displaying his sharpshooting skills."<br />
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My question is this: How the heck is that a stretch? It notes what was clearly the writer's intention in casting the episode and explains the choice of a character who would seemingly be the odd man out. <br />
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I don't do a lot of editing on here, and I genuinely try to do so only when I feel I'm adding something or improving something in accordance with the standards as I understand them, but I've had several edits reverted recently that I had put a good amount of thought into, and the justifications for those reversions have been uniformly unsatisfying and very poorly explained. {{unsigned|Tjfosko}}<br />
:I genuinely don't think the writer put that much thought into it. And unless you have an interview with the writer saying as much, you can't say it was clearly their intention; it was more likely as simple as them being told "here's the toy(s) we want to promote this week, write a story about them". This just feels like adding a note for the sake of adding a note on an overly crowded page. (I personally think a lot of the existing notes don't serve to add much either, so it's not just a you thing.) And please remember to sign your talk page posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:29, 15 May 2021 (EDT)<br />
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::So, you don't think the writer of the episode picked specifically four glory-hounds to crash a movie studio hoping for stardom, but that he instead got a note saying, "We want you to sell Hoist, Tracks, Sunstreaker, Powerglide, and Warpath this week"? Look at Earl Kress's episode credits. "The Immobilizer" is practically the only episode dealing with Ironhide's age (besides a few minor asides) and actually features a rare instance of Trailbreaker being a jokester. "B.O.T.," for all its flaws, plays up Swindle better than any other episode. "Desertion of the Dinobots" doesn't have the same degree of focus, but the episodes he wrote tend to be very strong in their depictions of characters. Even if your scenario of "promote these toys this week" is accurate (which I don't think it is, as the production materials that I've seen make it seem like Hasbro gave broad strokes with the exception of a few instances of "don't use this guy because we aren't releasing him" (Reflector) or "shove this in somewhere because it's a new toy" (Protectobots)), that only makes the cast more noteworthy, as it's an incredibly convenient accident. It seems way, way more likely that the writers, with the exception of the more mercenary jobs like "The Search for Vector Sigma," were given a box of toys and told, "these are your available characters, choose as you wish."<br />
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::As for the unsigned comment, my bad. Slipped my mind. Trying to keep up with that. [[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 11:51, 17 May 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Just a suggestion ==<br />
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Since G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron have an extremely long list of appearances and will likely have even more in the future, can I split their Game appearances into separate pages? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 13:36, 16 August 2021 (EDT)<br />
:This has actually already been proposed over at [[Talk:Optimus Prime (G1)#Another split?]] -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:43, 16 August 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Arcana ==<br />
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Hi. I just edited the Arcana page. However, I can't make the caption link to the page. The link and the caption are separate. Could you edit it so that the caption links to the page, please? {{unsigned|Cybertron1986}} 15:09, 15 September 2021 (EDT)<br />
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I suppose I should learn how to do it on practice pages. Thank you.<br />
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== My mistake ==<br />
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Wait really? Oh gosh, my extreme apologies then! I wasn't aware that was a UK English spelling! I saw both Installment and Instalment on the same page and thought it was an error. [[User:BigRobot|BigRobot]] ([[User talk:BigRobot|talk]]) 23:05, 26 September 2021 (EDT)BigRobot<br />
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==Delete==<br />
why do you keep deleting my stuff? is it irrelevant? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 13:27, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:Irrelevant and/or inaccurate. For example, you claimed Doublecrosser said something that was actually said by Bug Bite, and you repeatedly got Rack'n'Ruin's name wrong. Also, you really need to stop trying to remove every instance of profanity; the wiki has always been PG-13, and any words that have been used in official Transformers media like "bitch" and "shit" are okay for use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:40, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:::Noted, but that sounds unprofessional. Also, watch the tone. you are unnecessarily rude. {{unsigned|Tylerwu}}<br />
:What I wrote in that page is relevant, it Is understandable taking from the list [[Grimlock (WFC)]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)]] but tell me were Is Servo or Metroplex I never saw them in the list. ([[User talk: Rodezno7045]]).<br />
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==Apology==<br />
For your politeness, I would like to formally apologize. I know I was being a jerk and being immature. That happens to me all the time. I'm sorry I did all that to you. Just please remember that not everyone needs to be treated like underlings and so. But in my case, I totally deserved it. So I'm just apologising. Thanks, [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 16:23, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:I genuinely appreciate the apology, but actions ultimately speak louder than words, so I hope you take this to heart and practice better judgment going forward. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:35, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
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==Universal==<br />
Hello, can you keep some of my edits? or at least change them? I feel like the "difference from film" section might be relevant. Also, ironhide and ratchet don't speak. Should they still be credited? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 19:58, 3 December 2021 (EST)<br />
:It's not really meant to be explicitly based on any of the films, so it's largely unnecessary to note any differences. And as I said before, there's no reason for us to document what happens when the ride breaks because it's not standard procedure, and not everyone is going to have the same experience during a malfunction, so it's impossible to log every possible result. Also, Ratchet and Ironhide appear and speak in the queue for the ride, which the article also covers. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:21, 3 December 2021 (EST)<br />
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==Play Doh==<br />
Hi, you deleted my stuff about the compound from the spoiler boxes from the WFC trilliogy toys because it was not marketed as playdoh, yet now, there is a new section about playdoh. Even though it IS playdoh, it was never marketed as playdoh. If you choose to keep it, why delete mine? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:45, 13 January 2022 (EST)<br />
:Apart from the fact that I didn't even realize someone had added it back until a few days ago (and was convinced to let it stay in a separate discussion), the current write-up is much more detailed and actually explains why it's mentioned in the Play-Doh article. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:21, 13 January 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Whirl - Marvel UK - Time Wars ==<br />
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You removed my parenthetical regarding Whirl's lack of appearance because you believed it had no bearing on his survival. However, no one knows what happened to Whirl since he never appeared, and that makes his survival ambiguous. The current note is also confusing as written because it implies Whirl appears in Time Wars, but he doesn't. I was trying to add in some clarity to answer a question I'd been trying to get answered for myself, as I looked through the wiki trying to figure out what happened to Whirl or if he'd died in a story that I somehow didn't have in my collection (since my G1 comics collection is the Titan collections, and with the weird way the UK stories were collected I wasn't 100% positive I had all the relevant stories), and it took far more digging than it should have for me to figure it out, and the Time Wars note did cause me actual confusion.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:28, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:I disagree with outright questioning his survival, but I do think it's worth bringing up on his page that he stopped appearing, without us outright saying he's alive or dead. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 12:34, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
::I added a note to Whirl's character page to that effect. It was also deleted. Like probably 90% of the edits I make. C'est la vie. And I don't really mean to so much question his survival but to say that there's never any real statement as to what happened to him.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:46, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Re:Account rename ==<br />
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Thanks for the heads up! But there were other reasons why I wanted to ditch my old account, such as it being tied to an email I don't have access to anymore and me only vaguely remembering the password. It's not like I did much on it anyway, I think my most notable contribution was correcting a typo or two. If the staff wants me to use my old account for safe-keeping purposes or something, then I'd be fine with that though. --[[User:AmeliaLH|AmeliaLH]] ([[User talk:AmeliaLH|talk]]) 00:01, 25 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:No worries. This was more just to ask if you would rather use a renamed old account or a fresh account since the rules only permit you to have one. I'll close your old account then. Thanks, and happy editing! -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:36, 25 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== "nipping this in the bud" ==<br />
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I take it you're just going to block me so you don't have to provide an argument, yeah? [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:14, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:I don't have to. As our [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Attitude_towards_authority|policy]] states, "he who owns the house, makes the rules". And as all of the admins are of the agreement that white nationalism is bad and have never been afraid to call out shitty people (see: [[Pat Lee]], [[Adam Baldwin]]), I see no reason why the paragraph should be removed. The fact that you joined just to do so indicates your intentions are less than noble. I suggest you drop it, or you will find yourself banned immediately. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:19, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
::As you wish. [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:30, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Discord ban appeal ==<br />
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Hey, not sure if you are the right person to ask, but over a year ago, I don’t quite recall when, I was (rightfully) banned from the Discord server for my immature and attention seeking behaviour, truthfully I am glad I was banned sooner than later since at that time I probably would’ve gotten myself banned for something much worst,<br />
Now that over a year has passed, and I’ve dealt with a lot of the issues I had with my life and gotten myself in a better place, mentally socially, etc and again I’m into Transformers than ever I wanted to be able to contribute to the Wiki again, and learn how to be more professional about my edits, and I’d like to rejoin the discord server for that purpose, in order to discuss wiki contributions, unlike before when I *only* wanted it as a place to talk and receive attention when I had no one else to talk to in my life, I don’t mean to come off as sappy or anything of the sort, just me asking for a second chance and stating how I intend to be better if given it. (I was Lucas-Magic-Ninja’s on the Discord). [[User:Hexnut17|Hexnut17]] ([[User talk:Hexnut17|talk]]) 00:38, March 19 2022 (EST)<br />
:I've spoken to the admin who issued your ban and they're willing to give you another shot. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 12:36, 19 March 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== Jacqueline ==<br />
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Send in a re-edited Jcqueline trivia (I don't know how to do tenses, so I apologize for that but hopefully the edited version works better).--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 10:49, 2 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
==Rewording==<br />
I wasn’t trying to remove Nick Studios on the EarthSpark page, I was trying to condense the sentence to be the same one that says how it is developed by eOne and Nick. There was another sentence that said Nick Studios is producing, so I wanted to merge the two and make it say that it is being co-produced and developed by them. But the caption still doesn’t make sense to me, since it isn’t for Nick alone anymore and the Nick who is a character designer isn’t really the person who the show is "by." [[User:Taylr2000|Taylr2000]] ([[User talk:Taylr2000|talk]]) 23:28, 12 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
:It's simple wordplay, and it's still a show featuring designs ''by Nick'' Roche ''for Nick''elodeon Studios. And the existing verbiage for the paragraph is fine. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:03, 13 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Misattribution note==<br />
I added it because I saw another page that had a misattribution quote that explained it was a misattribution [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 09:59, 5 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== tagging images ==<br />
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I'm new in here mate, please exlain me about the image tag thing cuz i don't understand from what i've read. Thank you. {{unsigned|Cyberpunx80}} 03:55, 23 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== tagging images pt2 ==<br />
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Thank you very much for the help, i didn't mean to cause any trouble. {{unsigned|Cyberpunx80}} 07:10, 23 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Accidental recreation==<br />
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II’ll remember the site, but as a mobile user, I can,t get to it due to parental restrictions {{unsigned|Liokaser19}} 11:40, 1 August 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Tagging stock images==<br />
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Sorry to bother you but how do i add the stock tag to an image im uploading? {{unsigned|Kirby54}}<br />
:Just type <nowiki>{{stock}}</nowiki> and the wiki will do the rest. We have a bunch of different stock templates for different toylines, so take a look through [[:Category:Stock image templates|this category]] and find the one that fits best, then just type the name of that template between brackets. For example, if you're uploading a stock image of a ''Collaborative'' toy, type <nowiki>{{Collaborativestock}}</nowiki>.<br />
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:(Also, make sure to sign your talk page posts! Just type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> and the wiki will automatically fill in your signature.) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:12, 3 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
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thank you for clearing things up. [[User:Kirby54|Kirby54]] ([[User talk:Kirby54|talk]]) 13:28, 3 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Thrash Picture Caption==<br />
I understand how the first caption could have been taken as “whining”, with the ellipses and whatnot, but please explain why you consider the second attempt as me “whining”. It has a joking tone (as I was originally going for). I would simply like explanation, for as far as I can see, it’s far from plain complaining.<br />
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[[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
:Sure still came off whiny. Plus, captions where every word links to something else are a big no-no. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:07, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
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::Alright, in that case, how would you suggest fixing it? I do feel that it’s a good punchline, just needs a better tone. And thank you for clarifying, I’m pretty new around here! — [[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
:::I don't think there's any fixing it. Like, it's not even a joke, it's just saying there are other motorcycle characters. Half your examples aren't even main characters. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:16, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
::::I mean, I’ve seen multiple examples of characters’ main captions comparing them to coincidentally similar characters, but if you say so. [[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] 01:27, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
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==Legout (BB)==<br />
Arn't Legout (BB) and Tuogel just like any other toy only character. [[User:Oldmajor|Oldmajor]] ([[User talk:Oldmajor|talk]]) 08:28, 12 January 2023 (EST)<br />
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==War for Cybertron==<br />
Hey obviously I am updating this. Dreadwing has just been mentioned in Siege episode 5 as a Seeker in the past. Not sure where to update this history for the character.--[[User:Grauntlet|Grauntlet]] ([[User talk:Grauntlet|talk]]) 20:12, 26 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== APOLOGIES! I AM SO SORRY! ==<br />
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I made an edit a few days back on the sg Optimus page and didn’t realize that with the context of the image, it seemed like a George Floyd joke. I was trying to make a gag about Donald trump cuz I thought it was funny but I didn’t think about the fact that the image directly mirrored the incident. I take full responsibility for this and sincerely apologize, I hope I’m using this page right also! Yours truly, --[[User:Carno|Carno]] ([[User talk:Carno|talk]]) 12:48, 29 May 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Images ==<br />
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I don't know who to write to about it, but I saw you admonished me once about the images, so maybe you'll know something. If I have an image with an unnecessary background (e.g. [[Media:Kinder-Joy-RID15-2017-Steeljaw.jpg|Steeljaw Toy]]), can I upload this image to a graphics program and cut out the background? Thanks in advance for your answer<br />
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== This message doesn't seem very mature ==<br />
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Look at the top of Talk:Sideways (ROTF) and look at Semysane's message. [[User:SuperKilogram|SuperKilogram]] ([[User talk:SuperKilogram|talk]]) 15:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:What relevance does a talk page message from 13 years ago have to anything? -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 17:01, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Should this be on Sideways' page ==<br />
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On the Sideways disambiguation page, there is a bullet point that says "Your mom", is that supposed to be there?<br />
[[User:SuperKilogram|SuperKilogram]] ([[User talk:SuperKilogram|talk]]) 15:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Yes. Sideways once suggested that "your mom" was another incarnation of him in [[Ask Vector Prime]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:59, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== ROTB Screencaps ==<br />
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Apologies for the sudden message, but I was wondering if it would be okay to upload screencaps from the YouTube Rise of the Beasts Videos for certain pages for use on character pages. They technically are within the guidelines under the ruling of "No leaks" as the screenshots are from publicly available videos on YouTube via the official Paramount Pictures Channel, and I believe they are of a good picture quality. If we need to wait until a home release is made, then I understand, but I wanted your input before jumping the gun on the matter. -- [[User:MavPolly123|MavPolly123]] ([[User talk:MavPolly123|talk]]) 18:26, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Yes, anything screencaps from official trailers or preview clips is fair game. If they're on an official Hasbro or Paramount channel, they're 100% okay to use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 18:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==ROTB Airazor==<br />
What seems to be the issue with me merely adding that she was originally adding that she never transformed or that she was supposed to?<br />
:Because both those things are already noted on her page. Also, sign your posts. (Type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:56, 2 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:I added to one of those and that's when you replied back to stop edit-warring it. <br />
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== Puffer ==<br />
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I’ve recently added information about g1 Puffer. Unfortunately you deleted my entry, because I had no source. Unfortunately the website where Puffer was first mentioned, does not exist anymore (since it has been more than 20 years ago). So that pretty much rules out any proof I have of my text. <br />
I know for a fact that what I’ve posted, really happened. But I don’t have any proof of that. Is there any way that you do add the information? Just until someone can proof something else (which they can’t because I know what legitimately happened :-))<br />
Hope you can reconsider!<br />
Thanks in advance! {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
: Sorry, but you need proof for a claim like this. Besides, even if the story was true, I genuinely doubt it's the reason the toy was named as such; like, is there literally ''any'' reason to believe that Hasbro named the toy for that reason and not just the obvious "'''P'''ipes + H'''uffer'''"? Sometimes, the simplest answer is the right one. (Also, remember to type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to sign your talk page posts.) -- 10:49, 4 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
::Well, hold on, I agree that there needs to be more proof, but Hasbro absolutely named the toy that because it was a long-standing fan nickname. If we can find more proof that verifies GodGinrai's story, I think it should absolutely be included; the people at Hasbro might not have known its history, but that doesn't make it any less worthy of inclusion. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 11:14, 4 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::: Thanks Escargon! And I actually found some sort of proof, on the old ATT newsgroup. I do mention Puffer (although making him Klaas as I mentioned in my earlier post). But the post from early 2000 is some sort of proof: https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/YkR6bBAj9ww/m/bpGU4XDJkVoJ. On April 1 2000 I say: “ The reason WHY we called him Klaas cause it's because we didn't knew it was Huffer or Pipes... so we we're discussing that..eventually it was something like: "Blue Huffer.. No.. Alter-Transform-Pipes... Puffer.. Hipes...screw it.. it's KLAAS!.. hehehehe OK :)”<br />
::::As you see in the discussion, no one has ever seen or mentioned Puffer before. This was the first time I explained where the name came from. {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
:::::Perhaps, but I question the ability to claim this as the name's definitive origin point, especially 14 years removed from the toy's original release; it seems more likely IMO that "Puffer" is an obvious enough portmanteau like "[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]" that a lot of people independently came up with it, and it's just one of those things that gradually spread. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:17, 9 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
::::::I had a search of ATT and it does look like the earliest uses of Puffer were from GodGinrai and Devvi, with it later being used by others (here's Nevermore using it in 2004 [https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/d0D4qlLxObY/m/AEREJcIzHd4J]) so lacking other evidence, I can buy that they coined the term originally and it caught on in Fandom. Though I don't know that we want to go into the amount of detail present in the original note. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 16:42, 9 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::::: so.. are we cool to post the extra info I gave on Puffer? The proof is there and I believe it’s a cool piece of background information about the origin of the name Puffer. Hope you agree! {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
::::::: I added back a truncated version of the note with the cited source, as I agree with Abates that there didn't need to be ''that'' much detail. Also, once again, please sign your posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 09:13, 12 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==So there's a guy who removed my image of Bisk on his page twice==<br />
Do you agree with why he said he removed it? He said it's cluttering the page, which isn't really the case to me. [[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 4:35, 6 July 2023 (TRT)<br />
:Don't know about Cyberlink, but I definitely agree with Saix. Three images in that short section of text is too much. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 15:25, 6 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==Partner up!==<br />
Hi, my name is Kate and I am the founder of the Independent Fallout Wiki (over yonder at [https://fallout.wiki/ fallout.wiki]). A few members of our community recommended your wiki as one we should reach out to in order to partner up with (big fans!) The Independent Fallout Wiki split off the corporately hosted wiki to give independence a whirl in April 2022. We want to strengthen relationships between other independent wikis, as our community has interests that span beyond Fallout and are excited to check out other independent sites.<br />
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What does a partnership even mean? Good question! On our end, we feature your website on the wiki as both an article and part of the home page spotlight rotation. If you have a Discord, we also feature your invite along with links to your YouTube/website/videos. If you have similar spaces, we just ask that you do the same for us. You can check out the list of our current wiki buddies [https://fallout.wiki/wiki/FalloutWiki:Affiliates here]!<br />
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These partnerships work well to connect independent wikis, lead to new friends, and are generally good vibes across the board. I appreciate you considering our request to partner up! If you feel like giving it a go or have any questions, feel free to respond here or message me on Discord (kateaces) or let me know who I should reach out to if you aren't in the partnerin business. Thank you so much in advance!<br /><br />
--- <3 [[User:Kid Aces|'''''Kate Aces''''']] [[File:SlipstreamCyberverse-magazinemodel.jpg|20px|link=User talk:Kid Aces]] <sup>[[User talk:Kid Aces|''Windblade be kinda mid ngl'']]</sup> 02:10, 23 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Hi there! Appreciate you reaching out, but I spoke to other members of the team and we're not currently looking to do any sort of site affiliation right now. Wishing you all the best though. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:03, 24 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
:: No worries at all, thank you for letting me know! [[User:Kid Aces|'''''Kate Aces''''']] [[File:SlipstreamCyberverse-magazinemodel.jpg|20px|link=User talk:Kid Aces]] <sup>[[User talk:Kid Aces|''Windblade be kinda mid ngl'']]</sup> 01:48, 27 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Legitimately, thank you for fixing my bad name for the Gamerguy image. I haven’t edited a wiki in along while and forgot that would happen. Good thing you caught that!<br />
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[[User:Off-the-grounder|Off-the-grounder]] ([[User talk:Off-the-grounder|talk]]) 00:33, 6 November 2023 (EST)<br />
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== United Nations Space Law. ==<br />
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Hello, on the 18th of November you edited a post I made on the TFP episode 'Deadlock', citing that UN laws do not apply in space. I would like to present the following point to reinstate the edit accordingly;<br />
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https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/index.html<br />
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Following the few laws set in space, it is noted that any astronaut in space must be considered an 'envoy of mankind'. Whilst Knock-Out is, obviously, not a human - he is still considered an enemy of the united states based on the clandestine war being held between the US divisions assisting the Autobots and the Decepticons. Therefore, Miko is expected to maintain these laws accordingly. <br />
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Whilst considered an enemy he is still, following our laws, subject to rights of soldiers in war regardless of the invading force's following of said laws. <br />
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Ergo, legally speaking, Miko is a war-criminal and I feel it is important to educate (and entertain) readers on the matter, and I would appreciate if you would reconsider your decision. <br />
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If you decide it is not to be, then I understand and wish you a lovely day and a happy 2024 to come regardless. We all deserve a pleasant year and good fortune in these times.<br />
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Sincerely, Minty. --{{unsigned|Mintyfreshtea|23:23, 2 January 2024 (EST)}}<br />
:You are reading ''way'' too much into a one-off gag. The edit stands. Also, please use <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to automatically sign your posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:07, 3 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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::Thank you for the insight on the sign-off, but I would appreciate you don't speak to me like that. Telling someone they're "just reading too much" into it doesn't promote discussion. I'm not presenting a 'crack theory' or going out of my way to rant about how 'children cannot be soldiers in the Transformers show' as that would be a banal point. But Miko did assault someone who was not in a position nor a proclivity to fight back, and I feel it's important to note this at the very least. <br />
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::Perhaps a compromise - without citing laws if you feel they are inappropriate for the space. Maybe "Miko is noted to attack Knock-Out after he defects" - and, if humour is what was lacking from the trivia? "Not cool." Added to the end? <br />
::Active critiques of media assist us in recognising inappropriate behaviour and analyze the writing of these shows, for example there is a section (using Knock-Out for example) where they comment on the stilted reaction of the audience during a 'QnA'. <br />
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::I understand you're a big name in the community and hold a lot of weight, you've been on a lot of shows (I recognised the username admittedly) and you are an avid editor on this wiki. I respect this, and I would like to collaborate rather than us leaving this element absent entirely. <br />
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::Sincerely, Minty.<br />
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::[[User:Mintyfreshtea|Mintyfreshtea]] ([[User talk:Mintyfreshtea|talk]]) 02:11, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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:::No. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 02:32, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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::::This does hurt to experience from two administrators. This no longer feels like a wiki where I am welcome, nor that I have been heard or that I have been respected. I have presented my case, and I have been responded to with neither care nor consideration - but, I still hope you have a good day regardless of how this exchange has made me feel <br />
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::::Thank you Sipher and Cyberlink for your time.<br />
::::Sincerely, [[User:Mintyfreshtea|Mintyfreshtea]] ([[User talk:Mintyfreshtea|talk]]) 02:42, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:::::It was a tangential trivia note that had very little to do with the episode, something we have actively taken steps to curtail in recent years, and one that makes a lot of assumptions about how international human law applies to the Cybertronian conflict that are not spelled out in the material as presented. And your compromise of "Miko is noted to attack Knock-Out after he defects. Not cool." isn't even adding any meaningful commentary at that point; it's just observing a thing that happens in the episode with no further analysis to explain why that's significant, making it even less worthy of inclusion. Furthermore, if being told "no" once by an authority figure is enough to inspire this level of vitriol, particularly when the initial response was not especially harsh, it does call into question your ability to edit collaboratively with others in the first place; per a discussion with other members of the administration, everyone is in agreement that your behavior in response to this incident has been out of line. Please take some time to reflect and decide whether this single bullet point is really worth getting this emotional over. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:43, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Blocks==<br />
can you stop blocking me because i accidentally sign into the wrong account? i'm trying to contribute but i keep getting locked out. [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:22, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:I legitimately have no idea what you're talking about. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:23, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:EDIT: Okay, now I see what you're talking about. Unfortunately, [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Multiple_user_names|per our policies]], you're only allowed to have one username. As I recall, you were very close to being fully banned for being in violation of that rule, but it was decided to just ban the alt instead. I suggest you just stick with your existing account, or else you ''will'' find yourself fully banned. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:35, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Thank you==<br />
Thanks for helping me with [[Luis Antonio Delgado | this]] article, I'm still new and getting used to the formatting. [[User:Hilfam|Hilfam]] ([[User talk:Hilfam|talk]]) 21:46, 7 February 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Brad's girlfriend==<br />
I think given comments in the film it's pretty clear that the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmkPONYlik4 Maaco - Transformers The Last Knight Commercial: Brad Decision] commercial is further developing this subplot. Which page would this be most appropriate to mention it on? [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:43, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
:It's really not. There's literally no evidence at all, overt or implied, that this is referring to the same Brad. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:46, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Well, where do we document marketing material associated with the films. The ad itself is worth documenting even if you don't agree with Brad. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:50, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::[[Commercial/The Last Knight]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:52, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::Thanks for your help! [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:54, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
==Quotes==<br />
I thought that other user was referring to the quote which was attached to the other image of the Unicron page...which really was a bad quote according to the points you raised in the message you left in your edit. I left a note on the user's page as that quote is the only quote that actually identifies the book by that name so I thought it was important. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 00:25, 22 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==I have some questions in regards to image captions==<br />
As far as I know, just changing jokes to other jokes without adding actual information is not allowed. is adding nothing but jokes to images that don't have any not allowed too?<br />
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Also, would you guys have problems with adding screencaps from cartoons where the caption is just mentioning what is in the image without making any jokes?<br />
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[[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 18:55, 6 June 2024 (TRT)<br />
:Yes, repeated adding of captions without information is frowned upon. If someone is an established user with a long history of positive contributions, we're more lenient if they want to add a joke to a blank caption here or there. The ability to add jokes has always been meant as a reward for the people who are actually putting in the work, and the people who aren't willing to do so usually don't get to stick around long.<br />
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:As for your other question, descriptive or informative captions are only needed if it's something that can't be conveyed just by looking at the image, though doing so may be redundant if the exact same text explaining it is already on the page in close proximity. The Decepticon Waspinator pic you uploaded, for example, probably didn't need the caption because there was already a note next to it explaining why he had a Decepticon insigna, hence why I scrapped the caption and just added (seen at right) to the end of the existing note to illustrate that's what it was talking about. In those instances, it's okay to just leave the caption blank or put a joke in as long as there's accompanying text to explain the context.<br />
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:I'd recommend reading our [[Transformers Wiki:Captions|captions policy]] to get a more in-depth understanding of what is and isn't permitted on that front. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:07, 7 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==Brawl in Skybound issue 7==<br />
Hey just wondering about the removed edit to Skybound issue 7 about Brawl. What was ambiguous about it; my observation or my wording? Also was that the right place to put such things in the first place? Lastly, I think my theory is relevant given issue #9.([[User:Ratbat72!|Ratbat72!]] ([[User talk:Ratbat72!|talk]]) 21:53, 10 June 2024 (EDT)) {{unsigned|Ratbat72!}}<br />
:Like I said, the page itself is too ambiguous. It's too hard to tell from the silhouettes who they actually are. If you don't have more substantial evidence than "it kinda looks like them", it shouldn't be added to the page. And I don't know what you mean about Issue 9, since it's not out yet. Also, please [[Transformers Wiki:Policies#SIGN YOUR POSTS|sign your posts]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 02:01, 9 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
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AH ok that makes sense. It looks like I got my copy of Issue #9 before street date; so I guess I'll stop talking for now. ([[User:Ratbat72!|Ratbat72!]] ([[User talk:Ratbat72!|talk]]) 21:53, 10 June 2024 (EDT))<br />
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== Discord ==<br />
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Hey, um, I have a problem with the discord wiki you guys got. I just joined in the discord to hang but someone on it kicked me out and i can't get back in. Is there a problem i had or...? [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 18:15, 25 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
:I still haven't got an answer to why I was kicked out of the discord. It's still not letting me back in. [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 22:16, 7 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
::I was told you were blocked for the linking of wildly inappropriate content in your Discord profile, and that the ban is non-negotiable. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:22, 8 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::But i didn’t have any links to any inappropriate content on my discord profile. You didn’t told me i was blocked for that. Do I ever do that on that server? I would never do that. I just joined in and then suddenly they kicked me out with no reason. [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 12:26, 9 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
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== I apologize... ==<br />
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Greetings. First, I want to really apologize for not understanding how things work here. It isn't the same thing as Wikipedia, but I still want to be useful. How could I make a new article? I want to write one based on the characters and story arcs featured in the [[Energon Universe]]. Thank you.[[User:Fico Puricelli|Fico Puricelli]] ([[User talk:Fico Puricelli|talk]]) 19:13, 24 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:We don't need an article listing all the characters because we already have [[:Category:Energon Universe characters|categories]] for that purpose. And we don't need an article with a list of story arcs because that's not how we format information here; each series and issue gets its own individual article, and we only make articles for [[:Category:Story arcs|specific story arcs]] when they are actually of note, such as a branded crossover story that spans multiple series. If you really want to help, you can look at the character tables on any of the individual issue articles and check to see which ones haven't been made yet or aren't up to date in terms of their EU fiction. Please take note of how other articles are formatted, such as the primarily in-universe writing style and the use of storylink templates to reference when each event took place. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19:59, 24 July 2024 (EDT)</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=User_talk:Cyberlink420&diff=1789641User talk:Cyberlink4202024-10-08T02:16:40Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Discord */</p>
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<div>==Previous discussions==<br />
Previous discussions from before I became an admin can be found at [[User talk:Cyberlink420/Archive1|Archive]]. However, please do not edit the Archive page.<br />
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Why are you against my merger with those go-bot page if i may be so bold to ask?--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 20:56, 3 October 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Ok, sorry ==<br />
Can I re-upload it after it fits the standards of this wiki? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 20:08, 9 April 2021 (EDT)<br />
:Sure, but you might be better off finding a different image of Whirl. In the one you uploaded, she's just sort of standing there, while all the other images are more dynamic and show her actually doing things. Try to find something more distinct that better conveys what the character is doing in the episode. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:39, 9 April 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Hoist Goes Hollywood ==<br />
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You reverted my edit saying it was "still a stretch." What I wrote was:<br />
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"The Autobot cast for this episode is particularly appropriate. Apart from Hoist, all the Autobots who crash the filming in search of stardom are notably vain attention-seekers. Though this trait is rarely played up with Warpath, his ego regarding his gun and shooting skills is mentioned in his bios, and he appropriately makes his entrance by displaying his sharpshooting skills."<br />
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My question is this: How the heck is that a stretch? It notes what was clearly the writer's intention in casting the episode and explains the choice of a character who would seemingly be the odd man out. <br />
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I don't do a lot of editing on here, and I genuinely try to do so only when I feel I'm adding something or improving something in accordance with the standards as I understand them, but I've had several edits reverted recently that I had put a good amount of thought into, and the justifications for those reversions have been uniformly unsatisfying and very poorly explained. {{unsigned|Tjfosko}}<br />
:I genuinely don't think the writer put that much thought into it. And unless you have an interview with the writer saying as much, you can't say it was clearly their intention; it was more likely as simple as them being told "here's the toy(s) we want to promote this week, write a story about them". This just feels like adding a note for the sake of adding a note on an overly crowded page. (I personally think a lot of the existing notes don't serve to add much either, so it's not just a you thing.) And please remember to sign your talk page posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:29, 15 May 2021 (EDT)<br />
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::So, you don't think the writer of the episode picked specifically four glory-hounds to crash a movie studio hoping for stardom, but that he instead got a note saying, "We want you to sell Hoist, Tracks, Sunstreaker, Powerglide, and Warpath this week"? Look at Earl Kress's episode credits. "The Immobilizer" is practically the only episode dealing with Ironhide's age (besides a few minor asides) and actually features a rare instance of Trailbreaker being a jokester. "B.O.T.," for all its flaws, plays up Swindle better than any other episode. "Desertion of the Dinobots" doesn't have the same degree of focus, but the episodes he wrote tend to be very strong in their depictions of characters. Even if your scenario of "promote these toys this week" is accurate (which I don't think it is, as the production materials that I've seen make it seem like Hasbro gave broad strokes with the exception of a few instances of "don't use this guy because we aren't releasing him" (Reflector) or "shove this in somewhere because it's a new toy" (Protectobots)), that only makes the cast more noteworthy, as it's an incredibly convenient accident. It seems way, way more likely that the writers, with the exception of the more mercenary jobs like "The Search for Vector Sigma," were given a box of toys and told, "these are your available characters, choose as you wish."<br />
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::As for the unsigned comment, my bad. Slipped my mind. Trying to keep up with that. [[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 11:51, 17 May 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Just a suggestion ==<br />
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Since G1 Optimus Prime and Megatron have an extremely long list of appearances and will likely have even more in the future, can I split their Game appearances into separate pages? --[[User:GobotsFanForever|GobotsFanForever]] ([[User talk:GobotsFanForever|talk]]) 13:36, 16 August 2021 (EDT)<br />
:This has actually already been proposed over at [[Talk:Optimus Prime (G1)#Another split?]] -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:43, 16 August 2021 (EDT)<br />
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== Arcana ==<br />
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Hi. I just edited the Arcana page. However, I can't make the caption link to the page. The link and the caption are separate. Could you edit it so that the caption links to the page, please? {{unsigned|Cybertron1986}} 15:09, 15 September 2021 (EDT)<br />
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I suppose I should learn how to do it on practice pages. Thank you.<br />
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== My mistake ==<br />
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Wait really? Oh gosh, my extreme apologies then! I wasn't aware that was a UK English spelling! I saw both Installment and Instalment on the same page and thought it was an error. [[User:BigRobot|BigRobot]] ([[User talk:BigRobot|talk]]) 23:05, 26 September 2021 (EDT)BigRobot<br />
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==Delete==<br />
why do you keep deleting my stuff? is it irrelevant? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 13:27, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:Irrelevant and/or inaccurate. For example, you claimed Doublecrosser said something that was actually said by Bug Bite, and you repeatedly got Rack'n'Ruin's name wrong. Also, you really need to stop trying to remove every instance of profanity; the wiki has always been PG-13, and any words that have been used in official Transformers media like "bitch" and "shit" are okay for use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:40, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:::Noted, but that sounds unprofessional. Also, watch the tone. you are unnecessarily rude. {{unsigned|Tylerwu}}<br />
:What I wrote in that page is relevant, it Is understandable taking from the list [[Grimlock (WFC)]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)]] but tell me were Is Servo or Metroplex I never saw them in the list. ([[User talk: Rodezno7045]]).<br />
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==Apology==<br />
For your politeness, I would like to formally apologize. I know I was being a jerk and being immature. That happens to me all the time. I'm sorry I did all that to you. Just please remember that not everyone needs to be treated like underlings and so. But in my case, I totally deserved it. So I'm just apologising. Thanks, [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 16:23, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
:I genuinely appreciate the apology, but actions ultimately speak louder than words, so I hope you take this to heart and practice better judgment going forward. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:35, 8 November 2021 (EST)<br />
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==Universal==<br />
Hello, can you keep some of my edits? or at least change them? I feel like the "difference from film" section might be relevant. Also, ironhide and ratchet don't speak. Should they still be credited? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 19:58, 3 December 2021 (EST)<br />
:It's not really meant to be explicitly based on any of the films, so it's largely unnecessary to note any differences. And as I said before, there's no reason for us to document what happens when the ride breaks because it's not standard procedure, and not everyone is going to have the same experience during a malfunction, so it's impossible to log every possible result. Also, Ratchet and Ironhide appear and speak in the queue for the ride, which the article also covers. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:21, 3 December 2021 (EST)<br />
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==Play Doh==<br />
Hi, you deleted my stuff about the compound from the spoiler boxes from the WFC trilliogy toys because it was not marketed as playdoh, yet now, there is a new section about playdoh. Even though it IS playdoh, it was never marketed as playdoh. If you choose to keep it, why delete mine? [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:45, 13 January 2022 (EST)<br />
:Apart from the fact that I didn't even realize someone had added it back until a few days ago (and was convinced to let it stay in a separate discussion), the current write-up is much more detailed and actually explains why it's mentioned in the Play-Doh article. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:21, 13 January 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Whirl - Marvel UK - Time Wars ==<br />
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You removed my parenthetical regarding Whirl's lack of appearance because you believed it had no bearing on his survival. However, no one knows what happened to Whirl since he never appeared, and that makes his survival ambiguous. The current note is also confusing as written because it implies Whirl appears in Time Wars, but he doesn't. I was trying to add in some clarity to answer a question I'd been trying to get answered for myself, as I looked through the wiki trying to figure out what happened to Whirl or if he'd died in a story that I somehow didn't have in my collection (since my G1 comics collection is the Titan collections, and with the weird way the UK stories were collected I wasn't 100% positive I had all the relevant stories), and it took far more digging than it should have for me to figure it out, and the Time Wars note did cause me actual confusion.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:28, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:I disagree with outright questioning his survival, but I do think it's worth bringing up on his page that he stopped appearing, without us outright saying he's alive or dead. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 12:34, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
::I added a note to Whirl's character page to that effect. It was also deleted. Like probably 90% of the edits I make. C'est la vie. And I don't really mean to so much question his survival but to say that there's never any real statement as to what happened to him.[[User:Tjfosko|Tjfosko]] ([[User talk:Tjfosko|talk]]) 12:46, 17 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Re:Account rename ==<br />
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Thanks for the heads up! But there were other reasons why I wanted to ditch my old account, such as it being tied to an email I don't have access to anymore and me only vaguely remembering the password. It's not like I did much on it anyway, I think my most notable contribution was correcting a typo or two. If the staff wants me to use my old account for safe-keeping purposes or something, then I'd be fine with that though. --[[User:AmeliaLH|AmeliaLH]] ([[User talk:AmeliaLH|talk]]) 00:01, 25 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:No worries. This was more just to ask if you would rather use a renamed old account or a fresh account since the rules only permit you to have one. I'll close your old account then. Thanks, and happy editing! -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:36, 25 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== "nipping this in the bud" ==<br />
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I take it you're just going to block me so you don't have to provide an argument, yeah? [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:14, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
:I don't have to. As our [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Attitude_towards_authority|policy]] states, "he who owns the house, makes the rules". And as all of the admins are of the agreement that white nationalism is bad and have never been afraid to call out shitty people (see: [[Pat Lee]], [[Adam Baldwin]]), I see no reason why the paragraph should be removed. The fact that you joined just to do so indicates your intentions are less than noble. I suggest you drop it, or you will find yourself banned immediately. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:19, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
::As you wish. [[User:Elita1|Elita1]] ([[User talk:Elita1|talk]]) 23:30, 26 February 2022 (EST)<br />
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== Discord ban appeal ==<br />
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Hey, not sure if you are the right person to ask, but over a year ago, I don’t quite recall when, I was (rightfully) banned from the Discord server for my immature and attention seeking behaviour, truthfully I am glad I was banned sooner than later since at that time I probably would’ve gotten myself banned for something much worst,<br />
Now that over a year has passed, and I’ve dealt with a lot of the issues I had with my life and gotten myself in a better place, mentally socially, etc and again I’m into Transformers than ever I wanted to be able to contribute to the Wiki again, and learn how to be more professional about my edits, and I’d like to rejoin the discord server for that purpose, in order to discuss wiki contributions, unlike before when I *only* wanted it as a place to talk and receive attention when I had no one else to talk to in my life, I don’t mean to come off as sappy or anything of the sort, just me asking for a second chance and stating how I intend to be better if given it. (I was Lucas-Magic-Ninja’s on the Discord). [[User:Hexnut17|Hexnut17]] ([[User talk:Hexnut17|talk]]) 00:38, March 19 2022 (EST)<br />
:I've spoken to the admin who issued your ban and they're willing to give you another shot. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 12:36, 19 March 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== Jacqueline ==<br />
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Send in a re-edited Jcqueline trivia (I don't know how to do tenses, so I apologize for that but hopefully the edited version works better).--[[User:Projectus|Projectus]] ([[User talk:Projectus|talk]]) 10:49, 2 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
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I wasn’t trying to remove Nick Studios on the EarthSpark page, I was trying to condense the sentence to be the same one that says how it is developed by eOne and Nick. There was another sentence that said Nick Studios is producing, so I wanted to merge the two and make it say that it is being co-produced and developed by them. But the caption still doesn’t make sense to me, since it isn’t for Nick alone anymore and the Nick who is a character designer isn’t really the person who the show is "by." [[User:Taylr2000|Taylr2000]] ([[User talk:Taylr2000|talk]]) 23:28, 12 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
:It's simple wordplay, and it's still a show featuring designs ''by Nick'' Roche ''for Nick''elodeon Studios. And the existing verbiage for the paragraph is fine. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:03, 13 April 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Misattribution note==<br />
I added it because I saw another page that had a misattribution quote that explained it was a misattribution [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 09:59, 5 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== tagging images ==<br />
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I'm new in here mate, please exlain me about the image tag thing cuz i don't understand from what i've read. Thank you. {{unsigned|Cyberpunx80}} 03:55, 23 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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== tagging images pt2 ==<br />
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Thank you very much for the help, i didn't mean to cause any trouble. {{unsigned|Cyberpunx80}} 07:10, 23 May 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Accidental recreation==<br />
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II’ll remember the site, but as a mobile user, I can,t get to it due to parental restrictions {{unsigned|Liokaser19}} 11:40, 1 August 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Tagging stock images==<br />
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Sorry to bother you but how do i add the stock tag to an image im uploading? {{unsigned|Kirby54}}<br />
:Just type <nowiki>{{stock}}</nowiki> and the wiki will do the rest. We have a bunch of different stock templates for different toylines, so take a look through [[:Category:Stock image templates|this category]] and find the one that fits best, then just type the name of that template between brackets. For example, if you're uploading a stock image of a ''Collaborative'' toy, type <nowiki>{{Collaborativestock}}</nowiki>.<br />
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:(Also, make sure to sign your talk page posts! Just type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> and the wiki will automatically fill in your signature.) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 13:12, 3 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
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thank you for clearing things up. [[User:Kirby54|Kirby54]] ([[User talk:Kirby54|talk]]) 13:28, 3 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
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==Thrash Picture Caption==<br />
I understand how the first caption could have been taken as “whining”, with the ellipses and whatnot, but please explain why you consider the second attempt as me “whining”. It has a joking tone (as I was originally going for). I would simply like explanation, for as far as I can see, it’s far from plain complaining.<br />
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[[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
:Sure still came off whiny. Plus, captions where every word links to something else are a big no-no. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:07, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
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::Alright, in that case, how would you suggest fixing it? I do feel that it’s a good punchline, just needs a better tone. And thank you for clarifying, I’m pretty new around here! — [[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19 November 2022 (EDT)<br />
:::I don't think there's any fixing it. Like, it's not even a joke, it's just saying there are other motorcycle characters. Half your examples aren't even main characters. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 01:16, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
::::I mean, I’ve seen multiple examples of characters’ main captions comparing them to coincidentally similar characters, but if you say so. [[User:Deathwingtech|DeathwingTech]] 01:27, 20 November 2022 (EST)<br />
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==Legout (BB)==<br />
Arn't Legout (BB) and Tuogel just like any other toy only character. [[User:Oldmajor|Oldmajor]] ([[User talk:Oldmajor|talk]]) 08:28, 12 January 2023 (EST)<br />
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==War for Cybertron==<br />
Hey obviously I am updating this. Dreadwing has just been mentioned in Siege episode 5 as a Seeker in the past. Not sure where to update this history for the character.--[[User:Grauntlet|Grauntlet]] ([[User talk:Grauntlet|talk]]) 20:12, 26 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== APOLOGIES! I AM SO SORRY! ==<br />
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I made an edit a few days back on the sg Optimus page and didn’t realize that with the context of the image, it seemed like a George Floyd joke. I was trying to make a gag about Donald trump cuz I thought it was funny but I didn’t think about the fact that the image directly mirrored the incident. I take full responsibility for this and sincerely apologize, I hope I’m using this page right also! Yours truly, --[[User:Carno|Carno]] ([[User talk:Carno|talk]]) 12:48, 29 May 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Images ==<br />
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I don't know who to write to about it, but I saw you admonished me once about the images, so maybe you'll know something. If I have an image with an unnecessary background (e.g. [[Media:Kinder-Joy-RID15-2017-Steeljaw.jpg|Steeljaw Toy]]), can I upload this image to a graphics program and cut out the background? Thanks in advance for your answer<br />
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== This message doesn't seem very mature ==<br />
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Look at the top of Talk:Sideways (ROTF) and look at Semysane's message. [[User:SuperKilogram|SuperKilogram]] ([[User talk:SuperKilogram|talk]]) 15:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:What relevance does a talk page message from 13 years ago have to anything? -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 17:01, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Should this be on Sideways' page ==<br />
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On the Sideways disambiguation page, there is a bullet point that says "Your mom", is that supposed to be there?<br />
[[User:SuperKilogram|SuperKilogram]] ([[User talk:SuperKilogram|talk]]) 15:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Yes. Sideways once suggested that "your mom" was another incarnation of him in [[Ask Vector Prime]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:59, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== ROTB Screencaps ==<br />
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Apologies for the sudden message, but I was wondering if it would be okay to upload screencaps from the YouTube Rise of the Beasts Videos for certain pages for use on character pages. They technically are within the guidelines under the ruling of "No leaks" as the screenshots are from publicly available videos on YouTube via the official Paramount Pictures Channel, and I believe they are of a good picture quality. If we need to wait until a home release is made, then I understand, but I wanted your input before jumping the gun on the matter. -- [[User:MavPolly123|MavPolly123]] ([[User talk:MavPolly123|talk]]) 18:26, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Yes, anything screencaps from official trailers or preview clips is fair game. If they're on an official Hasbro or Paramount channel, they're 100% okay to use. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 18:52, 29 June 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==ROTB Airazor==<br />
What seems to be the issue with me merely adding that she was originally adding that she never transformed or that she was supposed to?<br />
:Because both those things are already noted on her page. Also, sign your posts. (Type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 20:56, 2 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:I added to one of those and that's when you replied back to stop edit-warring it. <br />
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== Puffer ==<br />
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I’ve recently added information about g1 Puffer. Unfortunately you deleted my entry, because I had no source. Unfortunately the website where Puffer was first mentioned, does not exist anymore (since it has been more than 20 years ago). So that pretty much rules out any proof I have of my text. <br />
I know for a fact that what I’ve posted, really happened. But I don’t have any proof of that. Is there any way that you do add the information? Just until someone can proof something else (which they can’t because I know what legitimately happened :-))<br />
Hope you can reconsider!<br />
Thanks in advance! {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
: Sorry, but you need proof for a claim like this. Besides, even if the story was true, I genuinely doubt it's the reason the toy was named as such; like, is there literally ''any'' reason to believe that Hasbro named the toy for that reason and not just the obvious "'''P'''ipes + H'''uffer'''"? Sometimes, the simplest answer is the right one. (Also, remember to type <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to sign your talk page posts.) -- 10:49, 4 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
::Well, hold on, I agree that there needs to be more proof, but Hasbro absolutely named the toy that because it was a long-standing fan nickname. If we can find more proof that verifies GodGinrai's story, I think it should absolutely be included; the people at Hasbro might not have known its history, but that doesn't make it any less worthy of inclusion. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 11:14, 4 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::: Thanks Escargon! And I actually found some sort of proof, on the old ATT newsgroup. I do mention Puffer (although making him Klaas as I mentioned in my earlier post). But the post from early 2000 is some sort of proof: https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/YkR6bBAj9ww/m/bpGU4XDJkVoJ. On April 1 2000 I say: “ The reason WHY we called him Klaas cause it's because we didn't knew it was Huffer or Pipes... so we we're discussing that..eventually it was something like: "Blue Huffer.. No.. Alter-Transform-Pipes... Puffer.. Hipes...screw it.. it's KLAAS!.. hehehehe OK :)”<br />
::::As you see in the discussion, no one has ever seen or mentioned Puffer before. This was the first time I explained where the name came from. {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
:::::Perhaps, but I question the ability to claim this as the name's definitive origin point, especially 14 years removed from the toy's original release; it seems more likely IMO that "Puffer" is an obvious enough portmanteau like "[[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]]" that a lot of people independently came up with it, and it's just one of those things that gradually spread. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:17, 9 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
::::::I had a search of ATT and it does look like the earliest uses of Puffer were from GodGinrai and Devvi, with it later being used by others (here's Nevermore using it in 2004 [https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/d0D4qlLxObY/m/AEREJcIzHd4J]) so lacking other evidence, I can buy that they coined the term originally and it caught on in Fandom. Though I don't know that we want to go into the amount of detail present in the original note. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 16:42, 9 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::::: so.. are we cool to post the extra info I gave on Puffer? The proof is there and I believe it’s a cool piece of background information about the origin of the name Puffer. Hope you agree! {{unsigned|GodGinrai}}<br />
::::::: I added back a truncated version of the note with the cited source, as I agree with Abates that there didn't need to be ''that'' much detail. Also, once again, please sign your posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 09:13, 12 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==So there's a guy who removed my image of Bisk on his page twice==<br />
Do you agree with why he said he removed it? He said it's cluttering the page, which isn't really the case to me. [[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 4:35, 6 July 2023 (TRT)<br />
:Don't know about Cyberlink, but I definitely agree with Saix. Three images in that short section of text is too much. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 15:25, 6 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
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==Partner up!==<br />
Hi, my name is Kate and I am the founder of the Independent Fallout Wiki (over yonder at [https://fallout.wiki/ fallout.wiki]). A few members of our community recommended your wiki as one we should reach out to in order to partner up with (big fans!) The Independent Fallout Wiki split off the corporately hosted wiki to give independence a whirl in April 2022. We want to strengthen relationships between other independent wikis, as our community has interests that span beyond Fallout and are excited to check out other independent sites.<br />
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What does a partnership even mean? Good question! On our end, we feature your website on the wiki as both an article and part of the home page spotlight rotation. If you have a Discord, we also feature your invite along with links to your YouTube/website/videos. If you have similar spaces, we just ask that you do the same for us. You can check out the list of our current wiki buddies [https://fallout.wiki/wiki/FalloutWiki:Affiliates here]!<br />
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These partnerships work well to connect independent wikis, lead to new friends, and are generally good vibes across the board. I appreciate you considering our request to partner up! If you feel like giving it a go or have any questions, feel free to respond here or message me on Discord (kateaces) or let me know who I should reach out to if you aren't in the partnerin business. Thank you so much in advance!<br /><br />
--- <3 [[User:Kid Aces|'''''Kate Aces''''']] [[File:SlipstreamCyberverse-magazinemodel.jpg|20px|link=User talk:Kid Aces]] <sup>[[User talk:Kid Aces|''Windblade be kinda mid ngl'']]</sup> 02:10, 23 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Hi there! Appreciate you reaching out, but I spoke to other members of the team and we're not currently looking to do any sort of site affiliation right now. Wishing you all the best though. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 16:03, 24 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
:: No worries at all, thank you for letting me know! [[User:Kid Aces|'''''Kate Aces''''']] [[File:SlipstreamCyberverse-magazinemodel.jpg|20px|link=User talk:Kid Aces]] <sup>[[User talk:Kid Aces|''Windblade be kinda mid ngl'']]</sup> 01:48, 27 August 2023 (EDT)<br />
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== Thanks! ==<br />
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Legitimately, thank you for fixing my bad name for the Gamerguy image. I haven’t edited a wiki in along while and forgot that would happen. Good thing you caught that!<br />
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[[User:Off-the-grounder|Off-the-grounder]] ([[User talk:Off-the-grounder|talk]]) 00:33, 6 November 2023 (EST)<br />
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== United Nations Space Law. ==<br />
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Hello, on the 18th of November you edited a post I made on the TFP episode 'Deadlock', citing that UN laws do not apply in space. I would like to present the following point to reinstate the edit accordingly;<br />
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https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/spacelaw/index.html<br />
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Following the few laws set in space, it is noted that any astronaut in space must be considered an 'envoy of mankind'. Whilst Knock-Out is, obviously, not a human - he is still considered an enemy of the united states based on the clandestine war being held between the US divisions assisting the Autobots and the Decepticons. Therefore, Miko is expected to maintain these laws accordingly. <br />
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Whilst considered an enemy he is still, following our laws, subject to rights of soldiers in war regardless of the invading force's following of said laws. <br />
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Ergo, legally speaking, Miko is a war-criminal and I feel it is important to educate (and entertain) readers on the matter, and I would appreciate if you would reconsider your decision. <br />
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If you decide it is not to be, then I understand and wish you a lovely day and a happy 2024 to come regardless. We all deserve a pleasant year and good fortune in these times.<br />
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Sincerely, Minty. --{{unsigned|Mintyfreshtea|23:23, 2 January 2024 (EST)}}<br />
:You are reading ''way'' too much into a one-off gag. The edit stands. Also, please use <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> to automatically sign your posts. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:07, 3 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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::Thank you for the insight on the sign-off, but I would appreciate you don't speak to me like that. Telling someone they're "just reading too much" into it doesn't promote discussion. I'm not presenting a 'crack theory' or going out of my way to rant about how 'children cannot be soldiers in the Transformers show' as that would be a banal point. But Miko did assault someone who was not in a position nor a proclivity to fight back, and I feel it's important to note this at the very least. <br />
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::Perhaps a compromise - without citing laws if you feel they are inappropriate for the space. Maybe "Miko is noted to attack Knock-Out after he defects" - and, if humour is what was lacking from the trivia? "Not cool." Added to the end? <br />
::Active critiques of media assist us in recognising inappropriate behaviour and analyze the writing of these shows, for example there is a section (using Knock-Out for example) where they comment on the stilted reaction of the audience during a 'QnA'. <br />
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::I understand you're a big name in the community and hold a lot of weight, you've been on a lot of shows (I recognised the username admittedly) and you are an avid editor on this wiki. I respect this, and I would like to collaborate rather than us leaving this element absent entirely. <br />
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::Sincerely, Minty.<br />
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::[[User:Mintyfreshtea|Mintyfreshtea]] ([[User talk:Mintyfreshtea|talk]]) 02:11, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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:::No. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 02:32, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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::::This does hurt to experience from two administrators. This no longer feels like a wiki where I am welcome, nor that I have been heard or that I have been respected. I have presented my case, and I have been responded to with neither care nor consideration - but, I still hope you have a good day regardless of how this exchange has made me feel <br />
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::::Thank you Sipher and Cyberlink for your time.<br />
::::Sincerely, [[User:Mintyfreshtea|Mintyfreshtea]] ([[User talk:Mintyfreshtea|talk]]) 02:42, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:::::It was a tangential trivia note that had very little to do with the episode, something we have actively taken steps to curtail in recent years, and one that makes a lot of assumptions about how international human law applies to the Cybertronian conflict that are not spelled out in the material as presented. And your compromise of "Miko is noted to attack Knock-Out after he defects. Not cool." isn't even adding any meaningful commentary at that point; it's just observing a thing that happens in the episode with no further analysis to explain why that's significant, making it even less worthy of inclusion. Furthermore, if being told "no" once by an authority figure is enough to inspire this level of vitriol, particularly when the initial response was not especially harsh, it does call into question your ability to edit collaboratively with others in the first place; per a discussion with other members of the administration, everyone is in agreement that your behavior in response to this incident has been out of line. Please take some time to reflect and decide whether this single bullet point is really worth getting this emotional over. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:43, 4 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Blocks==<br />
can you stop blocking me because i accidentally sign into the wrong account? i'm trying to contribute but i keep getting locked out. [[User:Tylerwu|Tylerwu]] ([[User talk:Tylerwu|talk]]) 21:22, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:I legitimately have no idea what you're talking about. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:23, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
:EDIT: Okay, now I see what you're talking about. Unfortunately, [[Transformers_Wiki:Policies#Multiple_user_names|per our policies]], you're only allowed to have one username. As I recall, you were very close to being fully banned for being in violation of that rule, but it was decided to just ban the alt instead. I suggest you just stick with your existing account, or else you ''will'' find yourself fully banned. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 21:35, 12 January 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Thank you==<br />
Thanks for helping me with [[Luis Antonio Delgado | this]] article, I'm still new and getting used to the formatting. [[User:Hilfam|Hilfam]] ([[User talk:Hilfam|talk]]) 21:46, 7 February 2024 (EST)<br />
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==Brad's girlfriend==<br />
I think given comments in the film it's pretty clear that the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmkPONYlik4 Maaco - Transformers The Last Knight Commercial: Brad Decision] commercial is further developing this subplot. Which page would this be most appropriate to mention it on? [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:43, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
:It's really not. There's literally no evidence at all, overt or implied, that this is referring to the same Brad. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:46, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Well, where do we document marketing material associated with the films. The ad itself is worth documenting even if you don't agree with Brad. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:50, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::[[Commercial/The Last Knight]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 22:52, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::Thanks for your help! [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 22:54, 21 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
==Quotes==<br />
I thought that other user was referring to the quote which was attached to the other image of the Unicron page...which really was a bad quote according to the points you raised in the message you left in your edit. I left a note on the user's page as that quote is the only quote that actually identifies the book by that name so I thought it was important. [[User:Astrobotix|Astrobotix]] ([[User talk:Astrobotix|talk]]) 00:25, 22 March 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==I have some questions in regards to image captions==<br />
As far as I know, just changing jokes to other jokes without adding actual information is not allowed. is adding nothing but jokes to images that don't have any not allowed too?<br />
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Also, would you guys have problems with adding screencaps from cartoons where the caption is just mentioning what is in the image without making any jokes?<br />
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[[User:SerafettinB|SerafettinB]] ([[User talk:SerafettinB|talk]]) 18:55, 6 June 2024 (TRT)<br />
:Yes, repeated adding of captions without information is frowned upon. If someone is an established user with a long history of positive contributions, we're more lenient if they want to add a joke to a blank caption here or there. The ability to add jokes has always been meant as a reward for the people who are actually putting in the work, and the people who aren't willing to do so usually don't get to stick around long.<br />
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:As for your other question, descriptive or informative captions are only needed if it's something that can't be conveyed just by looking at the image, though doing so may be redundant if the exact same text explaining it is already on the page in close proximity. The Decepticon Waspinator pic you uploaded, for example, probably didn't need the caption because there was already a note next to it explaining why he had a Decepticon insigna, hence why I scrapped the caption and just added (seen at right) to the end of the existing note to illustrate that's what it was talking about. In those instances, it's okay to just leave the caption blank or put a joke in as long as there's accompanying text to explain the context.<br />
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:I'd recommend reading our [[Transformers Wiki:Captions|captions policy]] to get a more in-depth understanding of what is and isn't permitted on that front. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 14:07, 7 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==Brawl in Skybound issue 7==<br />
Hey just wondering about the removed edit to Skybound issue 7 about Brawl. What was ambiguous about it; my observation or my wording? Also was that the right place to put such things in the first place? Lastly, I think my theory is relevant given issue #9.([[User:Ratbat72!|Ratbat72!]] ([[User talk:Ratbat72!|talk]]) 21:53, 10 June 2024 (EDT)) {{unsigned|Ratbat72!}}<br />
:Like I said, the page itself is too ambiguous. It's too hard to tell from the silhouettes who they actually are. If you don't have more substantial evidence than "it kinda looks like them", it shouldn't be added to the page. And I don't know what you mean about Issue 9, since it's not out yet. Also, please [[Transformers Wiki:Policies#SIGN YOUR POSTS|sign your posts]]. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 02:01, 9 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
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AH ok that makes sense. It looks like I got my copy of Issue #9 before street date; so I guess I'll stop talking for now. ([[User:Ratbat72!|Ratbat72!]] ([[User talk:Ratbat72!|talk]]) 21:53, 10 June 2024 (EDT))<br />
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== Discord ==<br />
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Hey, um, I have a problem with the discord wiki you guys got. I just joined in the discord to hang but someone on it kicked me out and i can't get back in. Is there a problem i had or...? [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 18:15, 25 June 2024 (EDT)<br />
:I still haven't got an answer to why I was kicked out of the discord. It's still not letting me back in. [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 22:16, 7 October 2024 (EDT)<br />
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== I apologize... ==<br />
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Greetings. First, I want to really apologize for not understanding how things work here. It isn't the same thing as Wikipedia, but I still want to be useful. How could I make a new article? I want to write one based on the characters and story arcs featured in the [[Energon Universe]]. Thank you.[[User:Fico Puricelli|Fico Puricelli]] ([[User talk:Fico Puricelli|talk]]) 19:13, 24 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:We don't need an article listing all the characters because we already have [[:Category:Energon Universe characters|categories]] for that purpose. And we don't need an article with a list of story arcs because that's not how we format information here; each series and issue gets its own individual article, and we only make articles for [[:Category:Story arcs|specific story arcs]] when they are actually of note, such as a branded crossover story that spans multiple series. If you really want to help, you can look at the character tables on any of the individual issue articles and check to see which ones haven't been made yet or aren't up to date in terms of their EU fiction. Please take note of how other articles are formatted, such as the primarily in-universe writing style and the use of storylink templates to reference when each event took place. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 19:59, 24 July 2024 (EDT)</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers_One_(film)/credits&diff=1789400Transformers One (film)/credits2024-10-06T23:56:35Z<p>B-Master2020: /* Composioting Leads */</p>
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==Directed by== <br />
*[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
==Screenplay by==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Pearson]] <br />
*[[Andrew Barrer]]<br />
*[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
}}<br />
==Story by== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*Andrew Barrer <br />
*Gabriel Ferrari<br />
}}<br />
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<center>Based on [[Hasbro]]’s [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] [[Trademark|™]] [[Toy|Action Figures]]</center><br />
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==Midcredit scene==<br />
==Produced by==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] p.g.a.<br />
*[[Tom Desanto]] & [[Don Murphy]]<br />
* [[Michael Bay]]<br />
*[[Mark Vahradian]] p.g.a.<br />
* [[Aaron Dem]] p.g.a.<br />
}}<br />
==Executive Producers==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Steven Speilberg]]<br />
*[[Zev Foreman]] <br />
*[[Olivier Dumont]]<br />
*[[Bradley J. Fisher]] <br />
*[[B.J. Farmer]] <br />
*[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
}}<br />
==Head of Cinematography==<br />
*[[Christopher Batty]]<br />
==Production Designer== <br />
*[[Jason Scheier]]<br />
==Editor== <br />
*[[Lynn Hobson]]<br />
==Head of Story== <br />
*[[Bobby Alcid Rubio]]<br />
==Character Designer==<br />
*[[Amy Beth Christenson]]<br />
==Art Director== <br />
*[[Gerald de Jesus]]<br />
==Music by== <br />
*[[Brian Tyler]]<br />
==Feature Animation by== <br />
*[[Industrial Light & Magic]], a [[Lucasfilm LTD.]] Company.<br />
==Visual Effects Supervisors== <br />
*[[Frazer Churchhill]] <br />
*[[Alex Prichard]]<br />
==Visual Effects Producers== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Fiona Chilton]] <br />
*[[Corinne Teng]]<br />
}}<br />
==Animation Supervisors== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Stephen King]] <br />
*[[Kim Ooi]]<br />
}}<br />
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==[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Animation]] and Hasbro Present== <br />
In Association with [[New Republic Pictures]] <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*A Don Murphy/Tom Desantos Production <br />
*A [[di Bonaventura Pictures]] Production <br />
*A [[Bay Films]] Production<br />
}}<br />
==Producers==<br />
===Executive Producer=== <br />
*[[Greg Moordain]]<br />
===Co-Producer=== <br />
*[[Cyrus Shaki-Khan]]<br />
===Associate Producer=== <br />
*[[Ian Jude Santa Ana]]<br />
==Production Manager== <br />
*[[Maureen Giblin]]<br />
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==Voice Cast==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] — [[Chris Hemsworth]]<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] — [[Brian Tyree Henry]]<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1 (One)]] — [[Scarlett Johansson]]<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] — [[Keegan-Michael Key]]<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] — [[Steve Buscemi]]<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] — [[Laurence Fishburne]]<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] — [[John Hamm]]<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] — [[Vanessa Liguori]]<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] — [[Jon Bailey]]<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] / [[Guard 2 (One)]] — [[Jason Konopisos]]<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] — [[Evan Michael Lee]]<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] — [[James Remar]]<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] — [[Isaac Singleton Jr.]]<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] / [[Guard 1 (One)|Guard 1]] — [[Steve Blum]]<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] / [[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] — [[Jinny Chung]]<br />
*[[Control Room Guys]] / [[PA System]] / [[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] — Josh Cooley<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] — [[Dillon Bryan]]<br />
}}<br />
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==Story==<br />
===Story Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kevin Adams]]<br />
*[[Matthias De Clercq]]<br />
*[[Micah Gunnell]]<br />
*[[Lewie Kerr]]<br />
*[[David Krentz]]<br />
*[[Joe Ksanders]]<br />
*[[Zhi Kang Lim]]<br />
*[[Ahmed Nasri]]<br />
*[[Dean Roberts]]<br />
*[[Adam Temple]]<br />
*[[Fabien Tong]]<br />
}}<br />
==Editorial==<br />
===Associate Editor===<br />
*[[Vivek Sharma]]<br />
===First Assistant Editor===<br />
*[[Noelleen Westcombe]]<br />
===Assistant Editor=== <br />
*[[Arin Mathern]]<br />
===Additional Associate Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Cynthia Horness]]<br />
*[[Alexander Wu]]<br />
*[[Anna Solorio-Catalano]]<br />
}}<br />
==Art Department==<br />
===Visual Development===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Adam Ely]]<br />
*[[Bryan Jimenez]]<br />
*[[Timothy Kallok]]<br />
*[[Yun Ling]]<br />
*[[Mario Pata]]<br />
*[[Josh Tonnesen]]<br />
*[[Kenny Vo]]<br />
}}<br />
===Character Designers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Evan Whitefield]]<br />
*[[Chris Voy]]<br />
}}<br />
==Layout==<br />
===Layout Lead===<br />
*[[Joshua Cordes]]<br />
===Layout Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Delano Athias]]<br />
*[[Duane Floch]]<br />
*[[Joshua Gridley]]<br />
*[[Thomas Meleingreau]]<br />
*[[Christin Marineau]]<br />
*[[Lucas Peres]]<br />
*[[Long Hai Pham]]<br />
*[[Dan Pilgrim]]<br />
*[[Kent Seki]]<br />
*[[Kevin Thomason]]<br />
*[[Diana Velasquez-Grawert]]<br />
*[[Ryan Walton]]<br />
}}<br />
==Los Angeles Production Management== <br />
===Associate Production Manager===<br />
*[[Samantha Steyns]]<br />
===Art Production Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Patrick Kueking]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Hymen]]<br />
}}<br />
===Story / Editorial Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Alexis Jacobson]]<br />
===Story / Editorial Coordinator===<br />
*[[Alex Kaiser]]<br />
===Story / Script Coordinator===<br />
*Jinny Chung <br />
===Art / Layout Coordinator===<br />
*[[Bryan Peralta]]<br />
===Production Assistance===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Emma Cooney]]<br />
*[[Maya Seo]]<br />
}}<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Cooley===<br />
*Dillon Bryan<br />
===Assistant to Mr. di Bonaventura===<br />
*[[Malcome Barrant]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Vahradian===<br />
*[[Mike Gustafson]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Bay===<br />
*[[Mia Hill]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. DeSanto===<br />
*[[Jordan Wilson]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Murphy===<br />
*[[Arthur Spevak]]<br />
===Production Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jessica Shannon]]<br />
*[[Tanya Sellers]]<br />
}}<br />
===First Assistant Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laura Centeno]]<br />
*[[Laura Collier]]<br />
}}<br />
===Casting===<br />
*[[Mary Hidalgo]]<br />
===Casting Associate===<br />
*[[Vanessa Leon]]<br />
===Casting Assistant===<br />
*[[Sarah Kliban]]<br />
===IT Manager===<br />
*[[Jesse Tushinsky]]<br />
===Senior IT Support Technician===<br />
*[[Alphonso White]]<br />
===IT Support Technicians===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jacqueline Martinez]]<br />
*[[Timothy Coloma]]<br />
}}<br />
===System Engineer===<br />
*[[Bartholome Feliciano]]<br />
===Lead Technical Director===<br />
*[[Vijoy Gaddipati]]<br />
===Principal Technical Director===<br />
*[[Andrew Titcomb]]<br />
===Technical Directors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Beau Casey]]<br />
*[[Tiffany Yen]]<br />
*[[Tim Schneider]]<br />
}}<br />
==Feature Animation By Industiral Light & Magic A Lucasfilm LTD. Company==<br />
===Associate Visual Effects Supervisor===<br />
*[[Sherry Hitch]]<br />
===Environmental Supervisor===<br />
*[[Alexandru Popescu]]<br />
===CG Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Daniel Letarte]]<br />
*[[Mark Rodahl]]<br />
*[[Feargal James Stewart]]<br />
}}<br />
===Associate CG Supervisor===<br />
*[[Patrick Hecht]]<br />
===Visual Effects Executive Producer===<br />
*[[Randal Shore]]<br />
==Production==<br />
===Visual Effects Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Dan Cortez]]<br />
*[[Rosalind Stratton]]<br />
}}<br />
===Visual Effects Associate Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sanjeeta Banerjee]]<br />
*[[Irene Cai]]<br />
*[[Joan Hanley]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ashley Doss]]<br />
*[[Yap She Fong]]<br />
*[[Girindra Gandhi]]<br />
*[[Victoria Kilvington]]<br />
*[[Dominique Loubier]]<br />
*[[Norma De Souza]]<br />
*[[Ketan Suryakant Walse]]<br />
*[[Jialing Danni Zhang]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chow Yew Kay]]<br />
*[[Ryan Levick]]<br />
*[[Teo Chay Teng Rebbecca]]<br />
*[[Pam Sinsheimer]]<br />
}}<br />
===Associate Production Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Lise-Marie Amar]]<br />
*[[Ryland Carlin]]<br />
*[[Marla Kate Fuller]]<br />
*[[Emily Pead]]<br />
*[[Rachael Tannous]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Coordinators===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Kenneth (Xuexun) Hu]]<br />
*[[Jaime Bentley]]<br />
*[[Robyn Teo Carillo]]<br />
*[[Stephanie Chalon]]<br />
*[[Louise Chang Wai Ming]]<br />
*[[Felicity Collette]]<br />
*[[Chaiara Di Stefano]]<br />
*[[Luke Erickson]]<br />
*[[Emma Ferguson]]<br />
*[[Dan Gray]]<br />
*[[Laura Hamersley]]<br />
*[[Holly Huynh]]<br />
*[[Eng Sze Jia]]<br />
*[[Sarah-Cae Lim]]<br />
*[[Nichole Lim Shen-Yi]]<br />
*[[Jamie Louise Lipsham]]<br />
*[[Taylah Mustac]]<br />
*[[Goh Hui Yan Niccole]]<br />
*[[Chanel Oh Fang Qi]]<br />
*[[Liyana Omar]]<br />
*[[Tony Power]]<br />
*[[Elodie Rossbach]]<br />
*[[Jean Katherine Salvadore]]<br />
*[[Evie Sharman]]<br />
*[[Chan Sher Min]]<br />
*[[Sykki Gonh Si Ying]]<br />
*[[Felicia Tan]]<br />
*[[Licia Teng]]<br />
*[[Ellie May Tinker]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Assistants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Georgina Caprioli]]<br />
*[[Chen Jiaqi]]<br />
*[[Nichole Hanna Kaplan]]<br />
*[[Priyanka Hegde]]<br />
}}<br />
==Concept Art==<br />
===Art Producer===<br />
*[[Alexander Gustaveson]]<br />
===Concept Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ignatia Devy Dwiastuti]]<br />
*[[Mathilde Marion]]<br />
*[[Hussein Nabeel]]<br />
}}<br />
===Asset Supervisor===<br />
*[[Katrina Tung]]<br />
==Modeling==<br />
===Modeling Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Paul Braddock]]<br />
*[[Gene Chee]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Tey Kai Guan]]<br />
*[[Michal Kriukow]]<br />
*[[Jay Machado]]<br />
}}<br />
===Modelers===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Tumen-Erdene Altangadas]]<br />
*[[Tze Yi Ang]]<br />
*[[Renju Bosco]]<br />
*[[Karna Chapman]]<br />
*[[Ryan Digney]]<br />
*[[Josh Docherty]]<br />
*[[Luke Evans]]<br />
*[[Moby Francis]]<br />
*[[Rakesh Shrinivas Gowda]]<br />
*[[Sachin Ilamkar]]<br />
*[[Jijesh Jose]]<br />
*[[David López Marleza]]<br />
*[[Josh Stanley McGovern]]<br />
*[[Tom Newbury]]<br />
*[[John Olofinskiy]]<br />
*[[Thomas Pugh]]<br />
*[[Junior Steven Restrepo Sanchez]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Sabella]]<br />
*[[Adam Shaw]]<br />
*[[Edward Lim Sin Yong]]<br />
*[[Lee Tibbetts]]<br />
*[[Sendhil Varadharajan]]<br />
*[[Ram Verma]]<br />
*[[Jei Wang]]<br />
}}<br />
==Environments==<br />
===Additional Environment Supervisor===<br />
*[[Matt Lee]]<br />
===Environment Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Geoffrey Lebreton]]<br />
*[[Cao Ye]]<br />
}}<br />
===Environment Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Alessandro Caponetti]]<br />
*[[Amadine Comes]]<br />
*[[Maeree Andrei Jellica Valdez Dy]]<br />
*[[Carl Forsell]]<br />
*[[Ignacio Garceron]]<br />
*[[Alvaro Garcia Martinez]]<br />
*[[Robert Koshevvy]]<br />
*[[Konstantin Kovalenko]]<br />
*[[Toby Lewin]]<br />
*[[Garth McIntosh]]<br />
*[[Ariyawat Meechoui]] <br />
*[[Thomas Pecheur]]<br />
*[[Sam Schwier]]<br />
*[[Laura Scott]]<br />
*[[Jack Taylor]]<br />
*[[Tong Tran]]<br />
*[[Noor Valibhoy]]<br />
*[[Florens Wartenberg]]<br />
*[[Adam Wong]]<br />
*[[Yoshiya Yamada]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Creature Technical Direction==<br />
===Creature Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Evan Jacobson]]<br />
*[[Zhen Yang Lee]]<br />
*[[Eric Wong]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Creature Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Melissa Caldwell]]<br />
*[[Kenny Goh]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Hadenfeld]]<br />
*[[Seong Joon Lee]]<br />
*[[Lachlan McLean]]<br />
*[[Tiago Mequita]]<br />
*[[Gianluca Patóz Siciliano]]<br />
*[[Susan Piner]]<br />
*[[Alice Ruquier]]<br />
*[[Huang Shicong]]<br />
*[[Michael King Sutanto]]<br />
*[[Nick Van Diem]]<br />
*[[Gerard Van Ommen Kloeke]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Texturing==<br />
===Texture Support===<br />
*[[Elvin Siew Xiangyou]]<br />
<br />
===Texture Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Zachary Boxall]]<br />
*[[Christina Ryan]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Texture Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Hugo Allert]]<br />
*[[Devendra Ballal]]<br />
*[[Christin Bolivar]]<br />
*[[Joana Garrido]]<br />
*[[Simon Gomez]]<br />
*[[Nikki Hayley-Hughes]]<br />
*[[Madison Rose Holland]]<br />
*[[Lee Jia Min]]<br />
*[[Poonnawat Santiyothin]]<br />
*[[Benjamin Sherman]]<br />
*[[Aw Kwang Theng]]<br />
*[[Woo Ying Tong]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Look Development==<br />
===Look Development Supervisor===<br />
*[[Stevie Denyer]]<br />
<br />
===Look Development Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Arild Anfinnsen]]<br />
*[[Emma Rosemary Anne Cooney]]<br />
*[[Johan Nordenson]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Layout==<br />
===Layout Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laurence Andrews]]<br />
*[[Damian Doennig]]<br />
*[[Lau Choon Ming]]<br />
*[[Marla Newall]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Layout Lead===<br />
*[[Marcus Bain]]<br />
<br />
===Layout Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Nicole Ashford]]<br />
*[[Priyanka Chitnis]]<br />
*[[Kevin Chua]]<br />
*[[Tim Dobbert]]<br />
*[[Alana Douglas]]<br />
*[[Mark Elsass]]<br />
*[[Lucy Harcus]]<br />
*[[Collin Hee]]<br />
*[[Tang Tay Hwah]]<br />
*[[Lam Jia Jun]]<br />
*[[Wosing Koh]]<br />
*[[Felder Kwek Wei Siang]]<br />
*[[Enrico Leasa]]<br />
*[[Andrew Love]]<br />
*[[Douglas Moore]]<br />
*[[Jebb Ng]]<br />
*[[Rebekah Pilbrow]]<br />
*[[Charles Schwartz]]<br />
*[[Mohamed Irfan Syarial B Sharif]]<br />
*[[Vincent Sng]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Tan]]<br />
*[[Debbie Tay Mei Tann]]<br />
*[[Nick Walker]]<br />
*[[Phillip Welle]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Animation==<br />
===Animation Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rob Coleman]]<br />
*[[Rick O'Connor]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Animation Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sven Assmuss]]<br />
*[[Zaini Mohamed Jalani]]<br />
*[[Kolby Krook]]<br />
*[[Lee McNair]]<br />
*[[Gregory Naud]]<br />
*[[Peter Tan]]<br />
*[[William Teo]]<br />
*[[Delio Tramontozzi]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Animators===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Chantelle Albion]]<br />
*[[Clarissa Amiata]]<br />
*[[Alberto Martinez Arce]]<br />
*[[Aman Bhanot]]<br />
*[[Aaron Burton]]<br />
*[[Silvia Capitta]]<br />
*[[Wesley Chandler]]<br />
*[[Yogesh Prakash Chaudhari]]<br />
*[[Nick Kuan Yiat Chin]]<br />
*[[Gan Sze Ching]]<br />
*[[Wong Chin Chiu]]<br />
*[[Craig Christian]]<br />
*[[Joe Chye]]<br />
*[[Diego Collell]]<br />
*[[David Crawford]]<br />
*[[Melissa Cy Lim]]<br />
*[[Svein Kenneth Ferkingstad]]<br />
*[[Andy Finlayson]]<br />
*[[Alexander Goodwin]]<br />
*[[Jennifer Gustafson]]<br />
*[[David James Henderson]]<br />
*[[Fernando Herrera]]<br />
*[[Sze Wing Ho]]<br />
*[[Tan Woei Hong]]<br />
*[[Yeu Wing Hong]]<br />
*[[Scott Hunter]]<br />
*[[Adrianna Ker]]<br />
*[[Geraldine Khor Pei Xin]]<br />
*[[Atsushi Kojima]]<br />
*[[Sravan Kumar Nunna]]<br />
*[[Tegan Laing]]<br />
*[[Adam Lau]]<br />
*[[Bee Bee Lim]]<br />
*[[Boon-Yik Lim]]<br />
*[[Amy Lu]]<br />
*[[Christopher Grant Marshall]]<br />
*[[Alessandro Mattei]]<br />
*[[Michael Midland]]<br />
*[[Felice Minieri]]<br />
*[[April Morrow]]<br />
*[[Aidana Murat]]<br />
*[[Prachi K Nagwekar]]<br />
*[[Yuhon Ng]]<br />
*[[Sachio Nishiyama]]<br />
*[[Paul Oliver Impas Ong]]<br />
*[[Damian Pin]]<br />
*[[Brad Price]]<br />
*[[Edward Quah]]<br />
*[[Amy Sendon]]<br />
*[[Tim Strain]]<br />
*[[Alex Szeto]]<br />
*[[Jinng Hwee Tan]]<br />
*[[Lucan Tan]]<br />
*[[Rekha Thorat]]<br />
*[[Maraiah Tominez]]<br />
*[[Andrew Tong]]<br />
*[[Chi Chung Tse]]<br />
*[[Darragh White]]<br />
*[[Jade Willlems]]<br />
*[[Benjamin Wright]]<br />
*[[Vincent Yu]]<br />
*[[Kang Yung Ho]]<br />
*[[Jingrui Zhang]]<br />
*[[Tay Zhi Xin]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Crowds==<br />
===Crowd Supervisor===<br />
*[[Chris Bending]]<br />
<br />
===Crowd Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jan Bohacek]]<br />
*[[Daniel Cohn]]<br />
*[[Alex Goodfellow]]<br />
*[[Monu Singh]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Effects==<br />
===Effects Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Brent Droog]]<br />
*[[Huai Yuan Teh]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Effects Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Prashanth Bhagavan]]<br />
*[[Alexis Hall]]<br />
*[[Himanshu Joshi]]<br />
*[[Kevin Li Xiao]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Effects Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jaume Berch Reig]]<br />
*[[Praveen Boppana]]<br />
*[[Goncalo Cabaca]]<br />
*[[Fanny Chan]]<br />
*[[Yen Ting Chen]]<br />
*[[Dave Chuang Kai An]]<br />
*[[Danielle Crowley]]<br />
*[[Jayandera Danappal]]<br />
*[[Denis Eldyshov]]<br />
*[[Nacho Garcia]]<br />
*[[Peter Michael Hillier]]<br />
*[[Danielle Holmes]]<br />
*[[Swapnil Jadhav]]<br />
*[[Evan Jenkins]]<br />
*[[Apurba Kalita]]<br />
*[[Venkatesh Kongathi]]<br />
*[[Yeo Yan Lin]]<br />
*[[Jasper Macks]]<br />
*[[James McPhail]]<br />
*[[Harrison Molling]]<br />
*[[Dion Ow]]<br />
*[[Younggyu Park]]<br />
*[[Raimy Rashid]]<br />
*[[Mike Rhone]]<br />
*[[Gunther Schatz]]<br />
*[[Mahammad Shaffi Shaik]]<br />
*[[Shawn Sun Shiyu]]<br />
*[[Eline Strijdonk]]<br />
*[[Jordi Collet Tetido]]<br />
*[[Laura Tomassetti]]<br />
*[[Levi Trappel]]<br />
*[[Don Wong]]<br />
*[[Yangyang Xu]]<br />
*[[Liang Yiyun]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Yoon]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Lighting==<br />
===Lighting Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Neeraj Pattani]]<br />
*[[Francesco Sansoni]]<br />
*[[Ben Tillmann]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Additional Lighting Supervisor===<br />
*[[Erich Ippen]]<br />
<br />
===Lighting Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ryan Kirby]]<br />
*[[Alana Lennie]]<br />
*[[Mathieu Meynard]]<br />
*[[Nick Ng Li Qin]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Lighting Artists===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Arun Kumar Akavaram]]<br />
*[[Ross Anderson]]<br />
*[[Daniel Anderson]]<br />
*[[Michael Bauer (lighter)|Michael Bauer]]<br />
*[[Jeffrey Benedict]]<br />
*[[Mayur Bhosle]]<br />
*[[Matt Castley]]<br />
*[[Jerly Chang]]<br />
*[[Jae Yong Cheong]]<br />
*[[Jooyeon Cindy Cho]]<br />
*[[Sheree Chuang]]<br />
*[[Dieter Coetzee]]<br />
*[[Nathan Corkish]]<br />
*[[Bora Dayioglu]]<br />
*[[Lucio Farina]]<br />
*[[Rebecca Forth]]<br />
*[[Vinod D Gaitonde]]<br />
*[[Thomaskutty George]]<br />
*[[Injae Hwang]]<br />
*[[Samuel Jacques]]<br />
*[[Venu Kosuri]]<br />
*[[Pearl Luen Chee Lai]]<br />
*[[Julien Lasbleiz]]<br />
*[[Chan Hoh Lee]]<br />
*[[Antoine Legros]]<br />
*[[Arthur Leung]]<br />
*[[Hang Li]]<br />
*[[Leo Feng-I Liao]]<br />
*[[Desomnd Lin]]<br />
*[[Melissa Lin]]<br />
*[[Shu Low]]<br />
*[[Lo Wai Lun]]<br />
*[[Suraj Makhija]]<br />
*[[Tom Martinek]]<br />
*[[Graeme McGirr]]<br />
*[[Shubham Mehta]]<br />
*[[Nathan Mitchell]]<br />
*[[Tom Morrison]]<br />
*[[Jiun Yiing Mow]]<br />
*[[Elona Musha]]<br />
*[[Alex Nalty]]<br />
*[[Timea Ng]]<br />
*[[Ross Ovington]]<br />
*[[Rick Pimentel]]<br />
*[[Abdul Rehman]]<br />
*[[Rodrigo Ribeiro Guimaraes]]<br />
*[[Gal Roiter]]<br />
*[[Christian Sherriff-Smith]]<br />
*[[Tay Chin Siong]]<br />
*[[Jeeyun Sung Chisholm]]<br />
*[[Kunal Thapar]]<br />
*[[Swathi Thirunal]]<br />
*[[Mei Tran]]<br />
*[[Sam Tull]]<br />
*[[Eric Tung]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Wai]]<br />
*[[Rachael Watkins]]<br />
*[[Ava Williams]]<br />
*[[Jinny Youngji Won]]<br />
*[[Tuckyin Wong]]<br />
*[[Jack Yeung]]<br />
*[[Max Mak Tsz Yeung]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Compositing==<br />
===Compositing Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Alex Fry]]<br />
*[[Alex Lay]]<br />
*[[Tory Mercer]]<br />
*[[Peter Moran]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Composioting Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Raphael Beyaert]]<br />
*[[David Lemmox Meikle]]<br />
*[[Noah Pascuzzi]]<br />
*[[Perry Yap]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Compositing Artists===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Antony Allen]]<br />
*[[Nadia Ascione]]<br />
*[[Zheng Bao]]<br />
*[[Kunal Biswas]]<br />
*[[Noam Bouskah]]<br />
*[[Kristin Bradfield]]<br />
*[[Mark Casey]]<br />
*[[Daniel Frade Castaneda]]<br />
*[[Can Chang]]<br />
*[[Sohan J Chaudhari]]<br />
*[[Desmond Chew]]<br />
*[[Julian Chong]]<br />
*[[Shripad Deshmukh]]<br />
*[[Jasmin Fedder]]<br />
*[[Michelle Goh Bee Hui]]<br />
*[[Andres Felipe Grajales Salas]]<br />
*[[Shawn Griswold]]<br />
*[[Ayush Jain]]<br />
*[[Jithin Janardanan]]<br />
*[[Seung Ryong Jeon]]<br />
*[[Germaine Phoo Hui Jun]]<br />
*[[Yue Junxian]]<br />
*[[Pratik Vidhyadhar Kalbende]]<br />
*[[Abhyuday Karen]]<br />
*[[Zain Azhar Khan]]<br />
*[[Prajakta Khatal]]<br />
*[[Jinyoung Kim]]<br />
*[[Keith Keung]]<br />
*[[Leon Yeh-Sheng Lin]]<br />
*[[Titus Majerski]]<br />
*[[Rahul Manoharan (RA)]]<br />
*[[Marcel Martinez]]<br />
*[[Kiran Menon]]<br />
*[[Meherzad Minbattiwala]]<br />
*[[Srijth Mohanakrishnan]]<br />
*[[Max Mosawi]]<br />
*[[Norah Mulroney]]<br />
*[[Monique O'Halloran]]<br />
*[[Tim Parsons]]<br />
*[[Matteo Petricone]]<br />
*[[Kevin Quatman]]<br />
*[[Janhavi Ramaswamy]]<br />
*[[Ari Ramirez]]<br />
*[[Loren Robinson]]<br />
*[[Grégoire Rochon]]<br />
*[[Arindam Roy]]<br />
*[[Jesse Russell]]<br />
*[[Sasha Sazanovich]]<br />
*[[Eric Corydon Sibley]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Sum]]<br />
*[[Elenor Sutton]]<br />
*[[Giulia Tirelli]]<br />
*[[Alex Tropiec]]<br />
*[[Reetuj Tyagi]]<br />
*[[Tanzir Uz-Zaman]]<br />
*[[Christopher Vazquez]]<br />
*[[Sören Volz]]<br />
*[[Kye Wein-Skeates]]<br />
*[[Keisuke Yamashita]]<br />
*[[Scott Younkin]]<br />
*[[Anton Yri]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Paint==<br />
===Digital Paint Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Grant Cordwell]]<br />
*[[Amy Shepard]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Editorial==<br />
===Visual Effects Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kathy Freedman]]<br />
*[[Muhammad Faisal Mustapha]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Assistant Editiors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Colin Lim Shen-Min]]<br />
*[[Brianna Ng]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Technical Direction==<br />
===Pipeline Technical Directors===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Eunice Chen Yian Lu]]<br />
*[[Kristen Drosinos]]<br />
*[[Nilesh Kumar]]<br />
*[[Chris Leu]]<br />
*[[David Marte]]<br />
*[[Anna McCormack]]<br />
*[[Phung Nhat Huy]]<br />
*[[Zoe Qi Yiru]]<br />
*[[Naomi Que]]<br />
*[[Tom Rodwell]]<br />
*[[Martin Sacramento]]<br />
*[[Frederic Sagot]]<br />
*[[Mehdi Salegusaki]]<br />
*[[Chantelle Searle]]<br />
*[[Fabian Teo]]<br />
*[[Tay Yang Ki]]<br />
*[[Ma Yi]]<br />
*[[Christa Zhang]]<br />
*[[Peng Zhang]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Technical Assistants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Alirez]]<br />
*[[Anton Barker]]<br />
*[[Colin Brown]]<br />
*[[Ho Heng Wan]]<br />
*[[Lok Sang Ho]]<br />
*[[Willand Huynh]]<br />
*[[Cheang Kit]]<br />
*[[Stephen Limcangco]]<br />
*[[Mitchell Marks]]<br />
*[[Ng Wei Bin]]<br />
*[[Alan Wen]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==ILM Studio Operations== <br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jon Alrie Aguilar]]<br />
*[[Gemma-Lea Barbeler]]<br />
*[[Lori Beck]]<br />
*[[Francesca Benedetti]]<br />
*[[Lexie Durbridge]]<br />
*[[Lisa Cherry]]<br />
*[[Logan Crist]]<br />
*[[Danielle De La Torre]]<br />
*[[Rebecca Efrosman]]<br />
*[[Jenny Ely]]<br />
*[[Helen Farley]]<br />
*[[Judith Guzman Ramirez]]<br />
*[[Julia James]]<br />
*[[Pei San Kang]]<br />
*[[Daniel Kuzmanovic]]<br />
*[[Oboe Lam]]<br />
*[[Jessica L. McNamara]]<br />
*[[April Nagasawa]]<br />
*[[Charlotte Ng]]<br />
*[[Kimberly Paris]]<br />
*[[Duncan Parks]]<br />
*[[Lisa Riley]]<br />
*[[Julie Stallone]]<br />
*[[Morgan Stilwell]]<br />
*[[Lizzie Tuffin]]<br />
*[[Jessica Verran-Lingard]]<br />
*[[Paul Yanez]]<br />
*[[Rama Rao]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Technology===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jeannine Aba]]<br />
*[[Mark Adams]]<br />
*[[Sreenivas Alapati]]<br />
*[[Scott A. Allen]]<br />
*[[Steve Besselman]]<br />
*[[Meggie Capri]]<br />
*[[Michael Chan]]<br />
*[[Philip Eccles]]<br />
*[[Victor Frenkel]]<br />
*[[David Gatenby]]<br />
*[[Chris Gilmer]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Hamot]]<br />
*[[Rick Herrera]]<br />
*[[Catherine Hsu]]<br />
*[[Edward Jones]]<br />
*[[Richard Jones]]<br />
*[[Ferit Tankut Kalaycioglu]]<br />
*[[Anisha Kaul]]<br />
*[[Sundar Krishnamurthy]]<br />
*[[Charles Latham]]<br />
*[[Peter Lord]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Nagasuga]]<br />
*[[Greg Newman]]<br />
*[[Khang Ngo]]<br />
*[[Mike Potoczny]]<br />
*[[Paul Sultan]]<br />
*[[Burny]]<br />
*[[Cheryl Jean Tollola]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Public Relations===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chris Hawkinson]]<br />
*[[Ian Kintzle]]<br />
*[[Andrea Zavala]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Executive Staff===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laurence Berkani]]<br />
*[[Rob Bredow]]<br />
*[[Francois Chardavoine]]<br />
*[[Greg Grusby]]<br />
*[[Luke Hetherington]]<br />
*[[Spencer Kent]]<br />
*[[Jeanie King]]<br />
*[[Janet Lewin]]<br />
*[[Luke O'Byrne]]<br />
*[[Nigel Sumner]]<br />
*[[Mark Tudo]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Virtual Productions by===<br />
*Industrial Light & Magic, A Lucasfilm LTD. Company<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ian Milham]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Producer===<br />
*[[Les Hunter]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production CG Supervisor=== <br />
*[[Kevin Wooley]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Priduction Team===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Arsenio J. Alvarez III]]<br />
*[[Maria Brill]]<br />
*[[Latasha Burleson]]<br />
*[[Brendan Byrd]]<br />
*[[Nathan Camp]]<br />
*[[Graham Churchill]]<br />
*[[Caitlin Colina]]<br />
*[[Monique Gougeon-Dicomo]]<br />
*[[Deirdre Krupa]]<br />
*[[Michael Mueller]]<br />
*[[Lindsay Oikawa Pflum]]<br />
*[[Dominic Olivo]]<br />
*[[Mario Sotelo-Herrera]]<br />
*[[Tom Szenher]]<br />
*[[Kira Vaughn]]<br />
*[[Mackenzie Webster]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Technology by ILM Stagecraft===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Adam Ferral-Nunge]]<br />
*[[Payton Gilbertson]]<br />
*[[Samuel Hall]]<br />
*[[Stephen Hill]]<br />
*[[David Hirschfield]]<br />
*[[Rodney Huff]]<br />
*[[Mike Justan]]<br />
*[[Eri Ohkubo]]<br />
*[[Mayur Patel]]<br />
*[[Nick Proulx]]<br />
*[[Nick Rasmussen]]<br />
*[[Sarah Scialli]]<br />
*[[Ted Slominski]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Yost]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Performance Capture by===<br />
*Industrial Light & Magic<br />
*[[Disney Research Studios]]<br />
<br />
==Post Production==<br />
===Post Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ryan Prince]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Editorial by===<br />
*[[Sound Lab A Keyword Studios]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Design & Supervision===<br />
*[[Scott Martin Gershin]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Effects Designers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Masanobu Tomita]]<br />
*[[Chris Richardson]]<br />
*[[Andrew Vernon]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Dialogue & ADR Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ulrika Akander]]<br />
<br />
===Additional Audio===<br />
*[[Zhiyong Li]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Recorded at===<br />
*[[Footsteps Post-Production Sound Inc.]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Artist===<br />
*[[Goro Koyama]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Mixer===<br />
*[[Kevin Schultz]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Recordists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kevin Jung]]<br />
*[[Colton Maddigan]]<br />
*[[Chelsea Body]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Post Production Sound Service by===<br />
*[[Skywalker Sound]] <br />
*A Lucasfilm LTD. Company<br />
*[[Marin County]], [[California]]<br />
<br />
===Re-Recording Mixers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Juan Peralta]]<br />
*[[Michael Semanick]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Conform Editor===<br />
*[[Jonathon Stevens]]<br />
<br />
===Mix Technician===<br />
*[[Dorthy Hyunjung Lee]]<br />
<br />
===Post Production Sound Accountant===<br />
*[[Jessica Engel]]<br />
<br />
===Senior Manager, Studio Capacity===<br />
*[[Carrie Perry]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Production Finance & Planning===<br />
*[[Mike Peters]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Engineering===<br />
*[[Steve Morris]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Production===<br />
*[[Jon Null]]<br />
<br />
===General Manager===<br />
*[[Josh Lowden]]<br />
<br />
===Production Recordists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Carlos Sotolongo]]<br />
*[[Bill Higley]]<br />
*[[Walker Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ADR Recordist===<br />
*[[Doc Kane]]<br />
<br />
===ADR Voice Casting===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Barbara Harris]]<br />
*[[The Loop Squad]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ADR Voice Casting===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[David Beron]]<br />
*[[Daniel Booko]]<br />
*[[Rachel Butera]]<br />
*[[William Calvert]]<br />
*[[Matt Corboy]]<br />
*[[Abby Craden]]<br />
*[[John Demita]]<br />
*[[Willow Geer]]<br />
*[[Isa Hall]]<br />
*[[Aaron Hendry]]<br />
*[[Barbara Iley]]<br />
*[[Amad Jackson]]<br />
*[[Max Lawrence]]<br />
*[[Richard Miro]]<br />
*[[Daniel E. Mora]]<br />
*[[Joey Naber]]<br />
*[[Matt Nolan]]<br />
*[[Levi Nunez]]<br />
*[[Jason R. Pace]]<br />
*[[Clay Savage]]<br />
*[[Liza Seneca]]<br />
*[[Mark Sussman]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Sutherlin]]<br />
*[[Nisa Ward]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stereo Conversion by===<br />
*[[SDFX Studios]]<br />
<br />
===Stereographer===<br />
*[[Jeremy Carroll]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Producer===<br />
*[[Ryan Fisk]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Supervisor===<br />
*[[Les Foor]]<br />
<br />
===Associate Production Manager===<br />
*[[Madeline Gonzales]]<br />
<br />
===Production Coordinator=== <br />
*[[Rachel McEwen]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Editor===<br />
*[[Miriam Alvarez]]<br />
<br />
===Post Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[David Watro]]<br />
<br />
===Technical Director===<br />
*[[James Hathcock]]<br />
<br />
===Executive Stereo Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Aaron Parry]]<br />
*[[Vincent Defebo]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Color by===<br />
*[[Comapny 3]]<br />
<br />
===Supervising Colorist===<br />
*[[Mitch Paulson]]<br />
<br />
===Additional Colorist===<br />
*[[Joel McWilliams]]<br />
<br />
===Finishing Producer===<br />
*[[Vanessa Galvez-Moerz]]<br />
<br />
===Finishing Editor===<br />
*[[Jennifer Raymond]]<br />
<br />
===Image Scientist===<br />
*[[Michael Kannard]]<br />
<br />
===Color Assistant===<br />
*[[Jason Maydick]]<br />
<br />
===Associate Finishing Producer===<br />
*[[Jenna Ellis]]<br />
<br />
===Main Title Design===<br />
*[[Picturemill]]<br />
<br />
===End Credit Crawl===<br />
*[[Exceptional Minds]]<br />
<br />
==Music==<br />
===Supervising Music Editor===<br />
*[[Joe Lisanti]]<br />
<br />
===Music Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Matthew Llewellyn]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Saltzman]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Conducted by===<br />
*[[Brian Tyler]]<br />
<br />
===Score Produced by===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Joe Lisanti]]<br />
*Brian Tyler<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Music Arrangers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chris Forsgren]]<br />
*[[Max Lombardo]]<br />
*[[Kenny Wood]]<br />
*[[John Carey]]<br />
*[[Evan Duffy]]<br />
*[[Sarah Trevino]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Orcestrators===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Dana Niu]]<br />
*[[Brad Warnaar]]<br />
*[[Robert Elhai]]<br />
*[[Jeff Toyne]]<br />
*[[Andrew Kinney]]<br />
*[[Rossano Galante]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Copyists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Stonerook]]<br />
*[[William Stromberg]]<br />
*[[Anna Stromberg]]<br />
*[[Scott McRae]]<br />
*[[Janis Stonebrook]]<br />
*[[Erin Cadoret]]<br />
*[[Stacy Stonerook]]<br />
*[[Sandra Garrett]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Recorded by===<br />
*[[Greg Hayes]]<br />
<br />
===Score Mixed by===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*Greg Hayes<br />
*Brian Tyler<br />
}}<br />
===Score Recorded at===<br />
*[[Eastwood Scoring Stage]], [[Warner Bros.]]<br />
<br />
===Pro Tools Recordist===<br />
*[[Chandler Harrod]]<br />
<br />
===WB Executive Sound Staff / Stage Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Tom Hardisty]]<br />
*[[Richard Wheeler Jr.]]<br />
*[[Peter Nelson]]<br />
*[[Ryan Nelson]]<br />
*[[Brian Bair]]<br />
*[[Davic Clark]]<br />
*[[James Olera]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Mixed at===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Studio H]], [[Lake Balboa]], CA<br />
*[[Brian Tyler Studio]], Los Angeles, CA<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Coordinators===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jackson Verolini]]<br />
*[[Drew Mikuska]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Tech Assistant===<br />
*[[Sam Mohart]]<br />
<br />
===Score Mix Assistant===<br />
*[[Matt Friedman]]<br />
<br />
===Music Contractor===<br />
*[[Peter Rotter]] & [[Laura Jackman]]<br />
*For [[Encompass Music Partners]]<br />
<br />
===Flutes===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sara Andon]]<br />
*[[Julie Burkert]]<br />
*[[Jenni Olson]]<br />
*[[Ben Smolen]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Oboe===<br />
*[[Lara Wickers]]<br />
<br />
===Clarinet===<br />
*[[Stuart Clark]]<br />
<br />
===Bassoons===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rose Corrigan]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Stehney]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===French Horns===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Steve Becknell]]<br />
*[[Laura Brenes]]<br />
*[[Dave Everson]]<br />
*[[Katie Faraudo]]<br />
*[[Alan Fogle]]<br />
*[[Dylan Hart]]<br />
*[[Ben Jaber]]<br />
*[[Jaclyn Rainey]]<br />
*[[Teag Reeves]]<br />
*[[Brad Warnaar]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Trumpets===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jon Lewis]]<br />
*[[Barry Perlins]]<br />
*[[Dan Rosenboom]]<br />
*[[Rob Schaer]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Trombones===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Craig Gosnell]]<br />
*[[Alex Iles]]<br />
*[[Ido Meshulam]]<br />
*[[Bill Reichenbach]]<br />
*[[Byron Sleugh]]<br />
*[[Steve Trapani]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Tuba===<br />
*[[Doug Tornquist]]<br />
<br />
===Harp===<br />
*[[Joann Turovsky]]<br />
<br />
===Violins===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Eun Mee Ahn]]<br />
*[[Charlie Bisharat]]<br />
*[[Andrew Bulbrook]]<br />
*[[Daphne Chen]]<br />
*[[Bruce Dukov]]<br />
*[[Wynton Grant]]<br />
*[[Jessica Guideri]]<br />
*[[Tamara Hatwan]]<br />
*[[Amy Hershberger]]<br />
*[[Luanne Homzy]]<br />
*[[Sarena Hsu]]<br />
*[[Ben Jacobson]]<br />
*[[Maia Jaspers]]<br />
*[[Max Karmazyn]]<br />
*[[Dennis Kim]]<br />
*[[Kevin Kumar]]<br />
*[[Marisa Kuney]]<br />
*[[Ana Landauer]]<br />
*[[Songa Lee]]<br />
*[[Natalie Leggett]]<br />
*[[Phillip Levy]]<br />
*[[Maya Magub]]<br />
*[[Stephanie Matthews]]<br />
*[[Helen Nightengale]]<br />
*[[Grace Oh]]<br />
*[[Alyssa Park]]<br />
*[[Sara Parkins]]<br />
*[[Mark Robertson]]<br />
*[[Rafi Rishik]]<br />
*[[Molly Rogers]]<br />
*[[Tereza Stanislav]]<br />
*[[Josefina Vergara]]<br />
*[[Irina Voloshina]]<br />
*[[Roger Wilkie]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Violas===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rita Andrade]]<br />
*[[Rob Brophy]]<br />
*[[Meredith Crawford]]<br />
*[[Victor De Almeida]]<br />
*[[Zach Dellinger]]<br />
*[[Andrew Duckles]]<br />
*[[Matt Funes]]<br />
*[[Shawn Mann]]<br />
*[[Luke Maurer]]<br />
*[[Carolyn Riley]]<br />
*[[Nadia Sirota]]<br />
*[[David Walther]]<br />
*[[Alma Fernandez]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Celli===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Alisha Bauer]]<br />
*[[Jacob Braun]]<br />
*[[Giocanna Clayron]]<br />
*[[Vanessa Freebairn-Smith]]<br />
*[[Ross Gasworth]]<br />
*[[Paula Hochhalter]]<br />
*[[Dennis Karmazyn]]<br />
*[[Michael Kaufman]]<br />
*[[Christine Kim]]<br />
*[[Armen Ksajikian]]<br />
*[[Ben Lash]]<br />
*[[Tim Loo]]<br />
*[[Chameron Stone]]<br />
*[[Steve Velex]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Basses===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Nico Abondolo]]<br />
*[[Drew Dembowski]]<br />
*[[Steve Dress]]<br />
*[[Thomas Harte]]<br />
*[[BJ Johnson]]<br />
*[[Geoffrey Osika]]<br />
*[[Eric Shetzen]]<br />
*[[Mike Valerio]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Soundtrack Album on===<br />
*[[Milan Records]]<br />
<br />
<br />
"[[If I Fall]]"<br />
*Written by [[Brian Tyler]], [[Quavious Keyate Marshall]], [[Tyrone Griffin Jr.|Tyrone "Ty Dolla $ign" Griffin, Jr.]] & [[Nicholas James McQuinn]]<br />
*Performed by [[Quavo]], Ty Dolla $ign & [[Are We Dreaming]]<br />
*Produced by Are We Dreaming<br />
*Quavo appears courtesy of [[Quality Control Music]]/[[Motown Records]]<br />
*Ty Dolla $ign appears courtesy of [[Atlantic Recording Corporation]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>Dedicated to [[Brian Goldner]], we are forever grateful.</center><br />
<br />
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==Directed by== <br />
*[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
==Screenplay by==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Pearson]] <br />
*[[Andrew Barrer]]<br />
*[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
}}<br />
==Story by== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*Andrew Barrer <br />
*Gabriel Ferrari<br />
}}<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>Based on [[Hasbro]]’s [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] [[Trademark|™]] [[Toy|Action Figures]]</center><br />
<br />
==Midcredit scene==<br />
==Produced by==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] p.g.a.<br />
*[[Tom Desanto]] & [[Don Murphy]]<br />
* [[Michael Bay]]<br />
*[[Mark Vahradian]] p.g.a.<br />
* [[Aaron Dem]] p.g.a.<br />
}}<br />
==Executive Producers==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Steven Speilberg]]<br />
*[[Zev Foreman]] <br />
*[[Olivier Dumont]]<br />
*[[Bradley J. Fisher]] <br />
*[[B.J. Farmer]] <br />
*[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
}}<br />
==Head of Cinematography==<br />
*[[Christopher Batty]]<br />
==Production Designer== <br />
*[[Jason Scheier]]<br />
==Editor== <br />
*[[Lynn Hobson]]<br />
==Head of Story== <br />
*[[Bobby Alcid Rubio]]<br />
==Character Designer==<br />
*[[Amy Beth Christenson]]<br />
==Art Director== <br />
*[[Gerald de Jesus]]<br />
==Music by== <br />
*[[Brian Tyler]]<br />
==Feature Animation by== <br />
*[[Industrial Light & Magic]], a [[Lucasfilm LTD.]] Company.<br />
==Visual Effects Supervisors== <br />
*[[Frazer Churchhill]] <br />
*[[Alex Prichard]]<br />
==Visual Effects Producers== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Fiona Chilton]] <br />
*[[Corinne Teng]]<br />
}}<br />
==Animation Supervisors== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Stephen King]] <br />
*[[Kim Ooi]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Animation]] and Hasbro Present== <br />
In Association with [[New Republic Pictures]] <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*A Don Murphy/Tom Desantos Production <br />
*A [[di Bonaventura Pictures]] Production <br />
*A [[Bay Films]] Production<br />
}}<br />
==Producers==<br />
===Executive Producer=== <br />
*[[Greg Moordain]]<br />
===Co-Producer=== <br />
*[[Cyrus Shaki-Khan]]<br />
===Associate Producer=== <br />
*[[Ian Jude Santa Ana]]<br />
==Production Manager== <br />
*[[Maureen Giblin]]<br />
<br />
==Voice Cast==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] — [[Chris Hemsworth]]<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] — [[Brian Tyree Henry]]<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1 (One)]] — [[Scarlett Johansson]]<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] — [[Keegan-Michael Key]]<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] — [[Steve Buscemi]]<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] — [[Laurence Fishburne]]<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] — [[John Hamm]]<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] — [[Vanessa Liguori]]<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] — [[Jon Bailey]]<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] / [[Guard 2 (One)]] — [[Jason Konopisos]]<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] — [[Evan Michael Lee]]<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] — [[James Remar]]<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] — [[Isaac Singleton Jr.]]<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] / [[Guard 1 (One)|Guard 1]] — [[Steve Blum]]<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] / [[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] — [[Jinny Chung]]<br />
*[[Control Room Guys]] / [[PA System]] / [[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] — Josh Cooley<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] — [[Dillon Bryan]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Story==<br />
===Story Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kevin Adams]]<br />
*[[Matthias De Clercq]]<br />
*[[Micah Gunnell]]<br />
*[[Lewie Kerr]]<br />
*[[David Krentz]]<br />
*[[Joe Ksanders]]<br />
*[[Zhi Kang Lim]]<br />
*[[Ahmed Nasri]]<br />
*[[Dean Roberts]]<br />
*[[Adam Temple]]<br />
*[[Fabien Tong]]<br />
}}<br />
==Editorial==<br />
===Associate Editor===<br />
*[[Vivek Sharma]]<br />
===First Assistant Editor===<br />
*[[Noelleen Westcombe]]<br />
===Assistant Editor=== <br />
*[[Arin Mathern]]<br />
===Additional Associate Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Cynthia Horness]]<br />
*[[Alexander Wu]]<br />
*[[Anna Solorio-Catalano]]<br />
}}<br />
==Art Department==<br />
===Visual Development===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Adam Ely]]<br />
*[[Bryan Jimenez]]<br />
*[[Timothy Kallok]]<br />
*[[Yun Ling]]<br />
*[[Mario Pata]]<br />
*[[Josh Tonnesen]]<br />
*[[Kenny Vo]]<br />
}}<br />
===Character Designers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Evan Whitefield]]<br />
*[[Chris Voy]]<br />
}}<br />
==Layout==<br />
===Layout Lead===<br />
*[[Joshua Cordes]]<br />
===Layout Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Delano Athias]]<br />
*[[Duane Floch]]<br />
*[[Joshua Gridley]]<br />
*[[Thomas Meleingreau]]<br />
*[[Christin Marineau]]<br />
*[[Lucas Peres]]<br />
*[[Long Hai Pham]]<br />
*[[Dan Pilgrim]]<br />
*[[Kent Seki]]<br />
*[[Kevin Thomason]]<br />
*[[Diana Velasquez-Grawert]]<br />
*[[Ryan Walton]]<br />
}}<br />
==Los Angeles Production Management== <br />
===Associate Production Manager===<br />
*[[Samantha Steyns]]<br />
===Art Production Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Patrick Kueking]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Hymen]]<br />
}}<br />
===Story / Editorial Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Alexis Jacobson]]<br />
===Story / Editorial Coordinator===<br />
*[[Alex Kaiser]]<br />
===Story / Script Coordinator===<br />
*Jinny Chung <br />
===Art / Layout Coordinator===<br />
*[[Bryan Peralta]]<br />
===Production Assistance===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Emma Cooney]]<br />
*[[Maya Seo]]<br />
}}<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Cooley===<br />
*Dillon Bryan<br />
===Assistant to Mr. di Bonaventura===<br />
*[[Malcome Barrant]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Vahradian===<br />
*[[Mike Gustafson]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Bay===<br />
*[[Mia Hill]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. DeSanto===<br />
*[[Jordan Wilson]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Murphy===<br />
*[[Arthur Spevak]]<br />
===Production Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jessica Shannon]]<br />
*[[Tanya Sellers]]<br />
}}<br />
===First Assistant Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laura Centeno]]<br />
*[[Laura Collier]]<br />
}}<br />
===Casting===<br />
*[[Mary Hidalgo]]<br />
===Casting Associate===<br />
*[[Vanessa Leon]]<br />
===Casting Assistant===<br />
*[[Sarah Kliban]]<br />
===IT Manager===<br />
*[[Jesse Tushinsky]]<br />
===Senior IT Support Technician===<br />
*[[Alphonso White]]<br />
===IT Support Technicians===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jacqueline Martinez]]<br />
*[[Timothy Coloma]]<br />
}}<br />
===System Engineer===<br />
*[[Bartholome Feliciano]]<br />
===Lead Technical Director===<br />
*[[Vijoy Gaddipati]]<br />
===Principal Technical Director===<br />
*[[Andrew Titcomb]]<br />
===Technical Directors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Beau Casey]]<br />
*[[Tiffany Yen]]<br />
*[[Tim Schneider]]<br />
}}<br />
==Feature Animation By Industiral Light & Magic A Lucasfilm LTD. Company==<br />
===Associate Visual Effects Supervisor===<br />
*[[Sherry Hitch]]<br />
===Environmental Supervisor===<br />
*[[Alexandru Popescu]]<br />
===CG Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Daniel Letarte]]<br />
*[[Mark Rodahl]]<br />
*[[Feargal James Stewart]]<br />
}}<br />
===Associate CG Supervisor===<br />
*[[Patrick Hecht]]<br />
===Visual Effects Executive Producer===<br />
*[[Randal Shore]]<br />
==Production==<br />
===Visual Effects Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Dan Cortez]]<br />
*[[Rosalind Stratton]]<br />
}}<br />
===Visual Effects Associate Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sanjeeta Banerjee]]<br />
*[[Irene Cai]]<br />
*[[Joan Hanley]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ashley Doss]]<br />
*[[Yap She Fong]]<br />
*[[Girindra Gandhi]]<br />
*[[Victoria Kilvington]]<br />
*[[Dominique Loubier]]<br />
*[[Norma De Souza]]<br />
*[[Ketan Suryakant Walse]]<br />
*[[Jialing Danni Zhang]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chow Yew Kay]]<br />
*[[Ryan Levick]]<br />
*[[Teo Chay Teng Rebbecca]]<br />
*[[Pam Sinsheimer]]<br />
}}<br />
===Associate Production Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Lise-Marie Amar]]<br />
*[[Ryland Carlin]]<br />
*[[Marla Kate Fuller]]<br />
*[[Emily Pead]]<br />
*[[Rachael Tannous]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Coordinators===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Kenneth (Xuexun) Hu]]<br />
*[[Jaime Bentley]]<br />
*[[Robyn Teo Carillo]]<br />
*[[Stephanie Chalon]]<br />
*[[Louise Chang Wai Ming]]<br />
*[[Felicity Collette]]<br />
*[[Chaiara Di Stefano]]<br />
*[[Luke Erickson]]<br />
*[[Emma Ferguson]]<br />
*[[Dan Gray]]<br />
*[[Laura Hamersley]]<br />
*[[Holly Huynh]]<br />
*[[Eng Sze Jia]]<br />
*[[Sarah-Cae Lim]]<br />
*[[Nichole Lim Shen-Yi]]<br />
*[[Jamie Louise Lipsham]]<br />
*[[Taylah Mustac]]<br />
*[[Goh Hui Yan Niccole]]<br />
*[[Chanel Oh Fang Qi]]<br />
*[[Liyana Omar]]<br />
*[[Tony Power]]<br />
*[[Elodie Rossbach]]<br />
*[[Jean Katherine Salvadore]]<br />
*[[Evie Sharman]]<br />
*[[Chan Sher Min]]<br />
*[[Sykki Gonh Si Ying]]<br />
*[[Felicia Tan]]<br />
*[[Licia Teng]]<br />
*[[Ellie May Tinker]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Assistants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Georgina Caprioli]]<br />
*[[Chen Jiaqi]]<br />
*[[Nichole Hanna Kaplan]]<br />
*[[Priyanka Hegde]]<br />
}}<br />
==Concept Art==<br />
===Art Producer===<br />
*[[Alexander Gustaveson]]<br />
===Concept Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ignatia Devy Dwiastuti]]<br />
*[[Mathilde Marion]]<br />
*[[Hussein Nabeel]]<br />
}}<br />
===Asset Supervisor===<br />
*[[Katrina Tung]]<br />
==Modeling==<br />
===Modeling Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Paul Braddock]]<br />
*[[Gene Chee]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Tey Kai Guan]]<br />
*[[Michal Kriukow]]<br />
*[[Jay Machado]]<br />
}}<br />
===Modelers===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Tumen-Erdene Altangadas]]<br />
*[[Tze Yi Ang]]<br />
*[[Renju Bosco]]<br />
*[[Karna Chapman]]<br />
*[[Ryan Digney]]<br />
*[[Josh Docherty]]<br />
*[[Luke Evans]]<br />
*[[Moby Francis]]<br />
*[[Rakesh Shrinivas Gowda]]<br />
*[[Sachin Ilamkar]]<br />
*[[Jijesh Jose]]<br />
*[[David López Marleza]]<br />
*[[Josh Stanley McGovern]]<br />
*[[Tom Newbury]]<br />
*[[John Olofinskiy]]<br />
*[[Thomas Pugh]]<br />
*[[Junior Steven Restrepo Sanchez]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Sabella]]<br />
*[[Adam Shaw]]<br />
*[[Edward Lim Sin Yong]]<br />
*[[Lee Tibbetts]]<br />
*[[Sendhil Varadharajan]]<br />
*[[Ram Verma]]<br />
*[[Jei Wang]]<br />
}}<br />
==Environments==<br />
===Additional Environment Supervisor===<br />
*[[Matt Lee]]<br />
===Environment Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Geoffrey Lebreton]]<br />
*[[Cao Ye]]<br />
}}<br />
===Environment Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Alessandro Caponetti]]<br />
*[[Amadine Comes]]<br />
*[[Maeree Andrei Jellica Valdez Dy]]<br />
*[[Carl Forsell]]<br />
*[[Ignacio Garceron]]<br />
*[[Alvaro Garcia Martinez]]<br />
*[[Robert Koshevvy]]<br />
*[[Konstantin Kovalenko]]<br />
*[[Toby Lewin]]<br />
*[[Garth McIntosh]]<br />
*[[Ariyawat Meechoui]] <br />
*[[Thomas Pecheur]]<br />
*[[Sam Schwier]]<br />
*[[Laura Scott]]<br />
*[[Jack Taylor]]<br />
*[[Tong Tran]]<br />
*[[Noor Valibhoy]]<br />
*[[Florens Wartenberg]]<br />
*[[Adam Wong]]<br />
*[[Yoshiya Yamada]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Creature Technical Direction==<br />
===Creature Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Evan Jacobson]]<br />
*[[Zhen Yang Lee]]<br />
*[[Eric Wong]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Creature Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Melissa Caldwell]]<br />
*[[Kenny Goh]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Hadenfeld]]<br />
*[[Seong Joon Lee]]<br />
*[[Lachlan McLean]]<br />
*[[Tiago Mequita]]<br />
*[[Gianluca Patóz Siciliano]]<br />
*[[Susan Piner]]<br />
*[[Alice Ruquier]]<br />
*[[Huang Shicong]]<br />
*[[Michael King Sutanto]]<br />
*[[Nick Van Diem]]<br />
*[[Gerard Van Ommen Kloeke]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Texturing==<br />
===Texture Support===<br />
*[[Elvin Siew Xiangyou]]<br />
<br />
===Texture Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Zachary Boxall]]<br />
*[[Christina Ryan]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Texture Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Hugo Allert]]<br />
*[[Devendra Ballal]]<br />
*[[Christin Bolivar]]<br />
*[[Joana Garrido]]<br />
*[[Simon Gomez]]<br />
*[[Nikki Hayley-Hughes]]<br />
*[[Madison Rose Holland]]<br />
*[[Lee Jia Min]]<br />
*[[Poonnawat Santiyothin]]<br />
*[[Benjamin Sherman]]<br />
*[[Aw Kwang Theng]]<br />
*[[Woo Ying Tong]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Look Development==<br />
===Look Development Supervisor===<br />
*[[Stevie Denyer]]<br />
<br />
===Look Development Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Arild Anfinnsen]]<br />
*[[Emma Rosemary Anne Cooney]]<br />
*[[Johan Nordenson]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Layout==<br />
===Layout Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laurence Andrews]]<br />
*[[Damian Doennig]]<br />
*[[Lau Choon Ming]]<br />
*[[Marla Newall]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Layout Lead===<br />
*[[Marcus Bain]]<br />
<br />
===Layout Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Nicole Ashford]]<br />
*[[Priyanka Chitnis]]<br />
*[[Kevin Chua]]<br />
*[[Tim Dobbert]]<br />
*[[Alana Douglas]]<br />
*[[Mark Elsass]]<br />
*[[Lucy Harcus]]<br />
*[[Collin Hee]]<br />
*[[Tang Tay Hwah]]<br />
*[[Lam Jia Jun]]<br />
*[[Wosing Koh]]<br />
*[[Felder Kwek Wei Siang]]<br />
*[[Enrico Leasa]]<br />
*[[Andrew Love]]<br />
*[[Douglas Moore]]<br />
*[[Jebb Ng]]<br />
*[[Rebekah Pilbrow]]<br />
*[[Charles Schwartz]]<br />
*[[Mohamed Irfan Syarial B Sharif]]<br />
*[[Vincent Sng]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Tan]]<br />
*[[Debbie Tay Mei Tann]]<br />
*[[Nick Walker]]<br />
*[[Phillip Welle]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Animation==<br />
===Animation Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rob Coleman]]<br />
*[[Rick O'Connor]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Animation Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sven Assmuss]]<br />
*[[Zaini Mohamed Jalani]]<br />
*[[Kolby Krook]]<br />
*[[Lee McNair]]<br />
*[[Gregory Naud]]<br />
*[[Peter Tan]]<br />
*[[William Teo]]<br />
*[[Delio Tramontozzi]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Animators===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Chantelle Albion]]<br />
*[[Clarissa Amiata]]<br />
*[[Alberto Martinez Arce]]<br />
*[[Aman Bhanot]]<br />
*[[Aaron Burton]]<br />
*[[Silvia Capitta]]<br />
*[[Wesley Chandler]]<br />
*[[Yogesh Prakash Chaudhari]]<br />
*[[Nick Kuan Yiat Chin]]<br />
*[[Gan Sze Ching]]<br />
*[[Wong Chin Chiu]]<br />
*[[Craig Christian]]<br />
*[[Joe Chye]]<br />
*[[Diego Collell]]<br />
*[[David Crawford]]<br />
*[[Melissa Cy Lim]]<br />
*[[Svein Kenneth Ferkingstad]]<br />
*[[Andy Finlayson]]<br />
*[[Alexander Goodwin]]<br />
*[[Jennifer Gustafson]]<br />
*[[David James Henderson]]<br />
*[[Fernando Herrera]]<br />
*[[Sze Wing Ho]]<br />
*[[Tan Woei Hong]]<br />
*[[Yeu Wing Hong]]<br />
*[[Scott Hunter]]<br />
*[[Adrianna Ker]]<br />
*[[Geraldine Khor Pei Xin]]<br />
*[[Atsushi Kojima]]<br />
*[[Sravan Kumar Nunna]]<br />
*[[Tegan Laing]]<br />
*[[Adam Lau]]<br />
*[[Bee Bee Lim]]<br />
*[[Boon-Yik Lim]]<br />
*[[Amy Lu]]<br />
*[[Christopher Grant Marshall]]<br />
*[[Alessandro Mattei]]<br />
*[[Michael Midland]]<br />
*[[Felice Minieri]]<br />
*[[April Morrow]]<br />
*[[Aidana Murat]]<br />
*[[Prachi K Nagwekar]]<br />
*[[Yuhon Ng]]<br />
*[[Sachio Nishiyama]]<br />
*[[Paul Oliver Impas Ong]]<br />
*[[Damian Pin]]<br />
*[[Brad Price]]<br />
*[[Edward Quah]]<br />
*[[Amy Sendon]]<br />
*[[Tim Strain]]<br />
*[[Alex Szeto]]<br />
*[[Jinng Hwee Tan]]<br />
*[[Lucan Tan]]<br />
*[[Rekha Thorat]]<br />
*[[Maraiah Tominez]]<br />
*[[Andrew Tong]]<br />
*[[Chi Chung Tse]]<br />
*[[Darragh White]]<br />
*[[Jade Willlems]]<br />
*[[Benjamin Wright]]<br />
*[[Vincent Yu]]<br />
*[[Kang Yung Ho]]<br />
*[[Jingrui Zhang]]<br />
*[[Tay Zhi Xin]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Crowds==<br />
===Crowd Supervisor===<br />
*[[Chris Bending]]<br />
<br />
===Crowd Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jan Bohacek]]<br />
*[[Daniel Cohn]]<br />
*[[Alex Goodfellow]]<br />
*[[Monu Singh]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Effects==<br />
===Effects Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Brent Droog]]<br />
*[[Huai Yuan Teh]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Effects Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Prashanth Bhagavan]]<br />
*[[Alexis Hall]]<br />
*[[Himanshu Joshi]]<br />
*[[Kevin Li Xiao]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Effects Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jaume Berch Reig]]<br />
*[[Praveen Boppana]]<br />
*[[Goncalo Cabaca]]<br />
*[[Fanny Chan]]<br />
*[[Yen Ting Chen]]<br />
*[[Dave Chuang Kai An]]<br />
*[[Danielle Crowley]]<br />
*[[Jayandera Danappal]]<br />
*[[Denis Eldyshov]]<br />
*[[Nacho Garcia]]<br />
*[[Peter Michael Hillier]]<br />
*[[Danielle Holmes]]<br />
*[[Swapnil Jadhav]]<br />
*[[Evan Jenkins]]<br />
*[[Apurba Kalita]]<br />
*[[Venkatesh Kongathi]]<br />
*[[Yeo Yan Lin]]<br />
*[[Jasper Macks]]<br />
*[[James McPhail]]<br />
*[[Harrison Molling]]<br />
*[[Dion Ow]]<br />
*[[Younggyu Park]]<br />
*[[Raimy Rashid]]<br />
*[[Mike Rhone]]<br />
*[[Gunther Schatz]]<br />
*[[Mahammad Shaffi Shaik]]<br />
*[[Shawn Sun Shiyu]]<br />
*[[Eline Strijdonk]]<br />
*[[Jordi Collet Tetido]]<br />
*[[Laura Tomassetti]]<br />
*[[Levi Trappel]]<br />
*[[Don Wong]]<br />
*[[Yangyang Xu]]<br />
*[[Liang Yiyun]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Yoon]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Lighting==<br />
===Lighting Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Neeraj Pattani]]<br />
*[[Francesco Sansoni]]<br />
*[[Ben Tillmann]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Additional Lighting Supervisor===<br />
*[[Erich Ippen]]<br />
<br />
===Lighting Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ryan Kirby]]<br />
*[[Alana Lennie]]<br />
*[[Mathieu Meynard]]<br />
*[[Nick Ng Li Qin]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Lighting Artists===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Arun Kumar Akavaram]]<br />
*[[Ross Anderson]]<br />
*[[Daniel Anderson]]<br />
*[[Michael Bauer (lighter)|Michael Bauer]]<br />
*[[Jeffrey Benedict]]<br />
*[[Mayur Bhosle]]<br />
*[[Matt Castley]]<br />
*[[Jerly Chang]]<br />
*[[Jae Yong Cheong]]<br />
*[[Jooyeon Cindy Cho]]<br />
*[[Sheree Chuang]]<br />
*[[Dieter Coetzee]]<br />
*[[Nathan Corkish]]<br />
*[[Bora Dayioglu]]<br />
*[[Lucio Farina]]<br />
*[[Rebecca Forth]]<br />
*[[Vinod D Gaitonde]]<br />
*[[Thomaskutty George]]<br />
*[[Injae Hwang]]<br />
*[[Samuel Jacques]]<br />
*[[Venu Kosuri]]<br />
*[[Pearl Luen Chee Lai]]<br />
*[[Julien Lasbleiz]]<br />
*[[Chan Hoh Lee]]<br />
*[[Antoine Legros]]<br />
*[[Arthur Leung]]<br />
*[[Hang Li]]<br />
*[[Leo Feng-I Liao]]<br />
*[[Desomnd Lin]]<br />
*[[Melissa Lin]]<br />
*[[Shu Low]]<br />
*[[Lo Wai Lun]]<br />
*[[Suraj Makhija]]<br />
*[[Tom Martinek]]<br />
*[[Graeme McGirr]]<br />
*[[Shubham Mehta]]<br />
*[[Nathan Mitchell]]<br />
*[[Tom Morrison]]<br />
*[[Jiun Yiing Mow]]<br />
*[[Elona Musha]]<br />
*[[Alex Nalty]]<br />
*[[Timea Ng]]<br />
*[[Ross Ovington]]<br />
*[[Rick Pimentel]]<br />
*[[Abdul Rehman]]<br />
*[[Rodrigo Ribeiro Guimaraes]]<br />
*[[Gal Roiter]]<br />
*[[Christian Sherriff-Smith]]<br />
*[[Tay Chin Siong]]<br />
*[[Jeeyun Sung Chisholm]]<br />
*[[Kunal Thapar]]<br />
*[[Swathi Thirunal]]<br />
*[[Mei Tran]]<br />
*[[Sam Tull]]<br />
*[[Eric Tung]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Wai]]<br />
*[[Rachael Watkins]]<br />
*[[Ava Williams]]<br />
*[[Jinny Youngji Won]]<br />
*[[Tuckyin Wong]]<br />
*[[Jack Yeung]]<br />
*[[Max Mak Tsz Yeung]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Compositing==<br />
===Compositing Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Alex Fry]]<br />
*[[Alex Lay]]<br />
*[[Tory Mercer]]<br />
*[[Peter Moran]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Composioting Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Raphael Beyaert]]<br />
*[[DAvid Lemmox Meikle]]<br />
*[[Noah Pascuzzi]]<br />
*[[Perry Yap]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Compositing Artists===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Antony Allen]]<br />
*[[Nadia Ascione]]<br />
*[[Zheng Bao]]<br />
*[[Kunal Biswas]]<br />
*[[Noam Bouskah]]<br />
*[[Kristin Bradfield]]<br />
*[[Mark Casey]]<br />
*[[Daniel Frade Castaneda]]<br />
*[[Can Chang]]<br />
*[[Sohan J Chaudhari]]<br />
*[[Desmond Chew]]<br />
*[[Julian Chong]]<br />
*[[Shripad Deshmukh]]<br />
*[[Jasmin Fedder]]<br />
*[[Michelle Goh Bee Hui]]<br />
*[[Andres Felipe Grajales Salas]]<br />
*[[Shawn Griswold]]<br />
*[[Ayush Jain]]<br />
*[[Jithin Janardanan]]<br />
*[[Seung Ryong Jeon]]<br />
*[[Germaine Phoo Hui Jun]]<br />
*[[Yue Junxian]]<br />
*[[Pratik Vidhyadhar Kalbende]]<br />
*[[Abhyuday Karen]]<br />
*[[Zain Azhar Khan]]<br />
*[[Prajakta Khatal]]<br />
*[[Jinyoung Kim]]<br />
*[[Keith Keung]]<br />
*[[Leon Yeh-Sheng Lin]]<br />
*[[Titus Majerski]]<br />
*[[Rahul Manoharan (RA)]]<br />
*[[Marcel Martinez]]<br />
*[[Kiran Menon]]<br />
*[[Meherzad Minbattiwala]]<br />
*[[Srijth Mohanakrishnan]]<br />
*[[Max Mosawi]]<br />
*[[Norah Mulroney]]<br />
*[[Monique O'Halloran]]<br />
*[[Tim Parsons]]<br />
*[[Matteo Petricone]]<br />
*[[Kevin Quatman]]<br />
*[[Janhavi Ramaswamy]]<br />
*[[Ari Ramirez]]<br />
*[[Loren Robinson]]<br />
*[[Grégoire Rochon]]<br />
*[[Arindam Roy]]<br />
*[[Jesse Russell]]<br />
*[[Sasha Sazanovich]]<br />
*[[Eric Corydon Sibley]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Sum]]<br />
*[[Elenor Sutton]]<br />
*[[Giulia Tirelli]]<br />
*[[Alex Tropiec]]<br />
*[[Reetuj Tyagi]]<br />
*[[Tanzir Uz-Zaman]]<br />
*[[Christopher Vazquez]]<br />
*[[Sören Volz]]<br />
*[[Kye Wein-Skeates]]<br />
*[[Keisuke Yamashita]]<br />
*[[Scott Younkin]]<br />
*[[Anton Yri]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Paint==<br />
===Digital Paint Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Grant Cordwell]]<br />
*[[Amy Shepard]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Editorial==<br />
===Visual Effects Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kathy Freedman]]<br />
*[[Muhammad Faisal Mustapha]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Assistant Editiors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Colin Lim Shen-Min]]<br />
*[[Brianna Ng]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Technical Direction==<br />
===Pipeline Technical Directors===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Eunice Chen Yian Lu]]<br />
*[[Kristen Drosinos]]<br />
*[[Nilesh Kumar]]<br />
*[[Chris Leu]]<br />
*[[David Marte]]<br />
*[[Anna McCormack]]<br />
*[[Phung Nhat Huy]]<br />
*[[Zoe Qi Yiru]]<br />
*[[Naomi Que]]<br />
*[[Tom Rodwell]]<br />
*[[Martin Sacramento]]<br />
*[[Frederic Sagot]]<br />
*[[Mehdi Salegusaki]]<br />
*[[Chantelle Searle]]<br />
*[[Fabian Teo]]<br />
*[[Tay Yang Ki]]<br />
*[[Ma Yi]]<br />
*[[Christa Zhang]]<br />
*[[Peng Zhang]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Technical Assistants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Alirez]]<br />
*[[Anton Barker]]<br />
*[[Colin Brown]]<br />
*[[Ho Heng Wan]]<br />
*[[Lok Sang Ho]]<br />
*[[Willand Huynh]]<br />
*[[Cheang Kit]]<br />
*[[Stephen Limcangco]]<br />
*[[Mitchell Marks]]<br />
*[[Ng Wei Bin]]<br />
*[[Alan Wen]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==ILM Studio Operations== <br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jon Alrie Aguilar]]<br />
*[[Gemma-Lea Barbeler]]<br />
*[[Lori Beck]]<br />
*[[Francesca Benedetti]]<br />
*[[Lexie Durbridge]]<br />
*[[Lisa Cherry]]<br />
*[[Logan Crist]]<br />
*[[Danielle De La Torre]]<br />
*[[Rebecca Efrosman]]<br />
*[[Jenny Ely]]<br />
*[[Helen Farley]]<br />
*[[Judith Guzman Ramirez]]<br />
*[[Julia James]]<br />
*[[Pei San Kang]]<br />
*[[Daniel Kuzmanovic]]<br />
*[[Oboe Lam]]<br />
*[[Jessica L. McNamara]]<br />
*[[April Nagasawa]]<br />
*[[Charlotte Ng]]<br />
*[[Kimberly Paris]]<br />
*[[Duncan Parks]]<br />
*[[Lisa Riley]]<br />
*[[Julie Stallone]]<br />
*[[Morgan Stilwell]]<br />
*[[Lizzie Tuffin]]<br />
*[[Jessica Verran-Lingard]]<br />
*[[Paul Yanez]]<br />
*[[Rama Rao]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Technology===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jeannine Aba]]<br />
*[[Mark Adams]]<br />
*[[Sreenivas Alapati]]<br />
*[[Scott A. Allen]]<br />
*[[Steve Besselman]]<br />
*[[Meggie Capri]]<br />
*[[Michael Chan]]<br />
*[[Philip Eccles]]<br />
*[[Victor Frenkel]]<br />
*[[David Gatenby]]<br />
*[[Chris Gilmer]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Hamot]]<br />
*[[Rick Herrera]]<br />
*[[Catherine Hsu]]<br />
*[[Edward Jones]]<br />
*[[Richard Jones]]<br />
*[[Ferit Tankut Kalaycioglu]]<br />
*[[Anisha Kaul]]<br />
*[[Sundar Krishnamurthy]]<br />
*[[Charles Latham]]<br />
*[[Peter Lord]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Nagasuga]]<br />
*[[Greg Newman]]<br />
*[[Khang Ngo]]<br />
*[[Mike Potoczny]]<br />
*[[Paul Sultan]]<br />
*[[Burny]]<br />
*[[Cheryl Jean Tollola]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Public Relations===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chris Hawkinson]]<br />
*[[Ian Kintzle]]<br />
*[[Andrea Zavala]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Executive Staff===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laurence Berkani]]<br />
*[[Rob Bredow]]<br />
*[[Francois Chardavoine]]<br />
*[[Greg Grusby]]<br />
*[[Luke Hetherington]]<br />
*[[Spencer Kent]]<br />
*[[Jeanie King]]<br />
*[[Janet Lewin]]<br />
*[[Luke O'Byrne]]<br />
*[[Nigel Sumner]]<br />
*[[Mark Tudo]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Virtual Productions by===<br />
*Industrial Light & Magic, A Lucasfilm LTD. Company<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ian Milham]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Producer===<br />
*[[Les Hunter]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production CG Supervisor=== <br />
*[[Kevin Wooley]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Priduction Team===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Arsenio J. Alvarez III]]<br />
*[[Maria Brill]]<br />
*[[Latasha Burleson]]<br />
*[[Brendan Byrd]]<br />
*[[Nathan Camp]]<br />
*[[Graham Churchill]]<br />
*[[Caitlin Colina]]<br />
*[[Monique Gougeon-Dicomo]]<br />
*[[Deirdre Krupa]]<br />
*[[Michael Mueller]]<br />
*[[Lindsay Oikawa Pflum]]<br />
*[[Dominic Olivo]]<br />
*[[Mario Sotelo-Herrera]]<br />
*[[Tom Szenher]]<br />
*[[Kira Vaughn]]<br />
*[[Mackenzie Webster]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Technology by ILM Stagecraft===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Adam Ferral-Nunge]]<br />
*[[Payton Gilbertson]]<br />
*[[Samuel Hall]]<br />
*[[Stephen Hill]]<br />
*[[David Hirschfield]]<br />
*[[Rodney Huff]]<br />
*[[Mike Justan]]<br />
*[[Eri Ohkubo]]<br />
*[[Mayur Patel]]<br />
*[[Nick Proulx]]<br />
*[[Nick Rasmussen]]<br />
*[[Sarah Scialli]]<br />
*[[Ted Slominski]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Yost]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Performance Capture by===<br />
*Industrial Light & Magic<br />
*[[Disney Research Studios]]<br />
<br />
==Post Production==<br />
===Post Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ryan Prince]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Editorial by===<br />
*[[Sound Lab A Keyword Studios]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Design & Supervision===<br />
*[[Scott Martin Gershin]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Effects Designers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Masanobu Tomita]]<br />
*[[Chris Richardson]]<br />
*[[Andrew Vernon]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Dialogue & ADR Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ulrika Akander]]<br />
<br />
===Additional Audio===<br />
*[[Zhiyong Li]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Recorded at===<br />
*[[Footsteps Post-Production Sound Inc.]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Artist===<br />
*[[Goro Koyama]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Mixer===<br />
*[[Kevin Schultz]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Recordists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kevin Jung]]<br />
*[[Colton Maddigan]]<br />
*[[Chelsea Body]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Post Production Sound Service by===<br />
*[[Skywalker Sound]] <br />
*A Lucasfilm LTD. Company<br />
*[[Marin County]], [[California]]<br />
<br />
===Re-Recording Mixers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Juan Peralta]]<br />
*[[Michael Semanick]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Conform Editor===<br />
*[[Jonathon Stevens]]<br />
<br />
===Mix Technician===<br />
*[[Dorthy Hyunjung Lee]]<br />
<br />
===Post Production Sound Accountant===<br />
*[[Jessica Engel]]<br />
<br />
===Senior Manager, Studio Capacity===<br />
*[[Carrie Perry]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Production Finance & Planning===<br />
*[[Mike Peters]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Engineering===<br />
*[[Steve Morris]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Production===<br />
*[[Jon Null]]<br />
<br />
===General Manager===<br />
*[[Josh Lowden]]<br />
<br />
===Production Recordists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Carlos Sotolongo]]<br />
*[[Bill Higley]]<br />
*[[Walker Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ADR Recordist===<br />
*[[Doc Kane]]<br />
<br />
===ADR Voice Casting===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Barbara Harris]]<br />
*[[The Loop Squad]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ADR Voice Casting===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[David Beron]]<br />
*[[Daniel Booko]]<br />
*[[Rachel Butera]]<br />
*[[William Calvert]]<br />
*[[Matt Corboy]]<br />
*[[Abby Craden]]<br />
*[[John Demita]]<br />
*[[Willow Geer]]<br />
*[[Isa Hall]]<br />
*[[Aaron Hendry]]<br />
*[[Barbara Iley]]<br />
*[[Amad Jackson]]<br />
*[[Max Lawrence]]<br />
*[[Richard Miro]]<br />
*[[Daniel E. Mora]]<br />
*[[Joey Naber]]<br />
*[[Matt Nolan]]<br />
*[[Levi Nunez]]<br />
*[[Jason R. Pace]]<br />
*[[Clay Savage]]<br />
*[[Liza Seneca]]<br />
*[[Mark Sussman]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Sutherlin]]<br />
*[[Nisa Ward]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stereo Conversion by===<br />
*[[SDFX Studios]]<br />
<br />
===Stereographer===<br />
*[[Jeremy Carroll]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Producer===<br />
*[[Ryan Fisk]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Supervisor===<br />
*[[Les Foor]]<br />
<br />
===Associate Production Manager===<br />
*[[Madeline Gonzales]]<br />
<br />
===Production Coordinator=== <br />
*[[Rachel McEwen]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Editor===<br />
*[[Miriam Alvarez]]<br />
<br />
===Post Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[David Watro]]<br />
<br />
===Technical Director===<br />
*[[James Hathcock]]<br />
<br />
===Executive Stereo Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Aaron Parry]]<br />
*[[Vincent Defebo]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Color by===<br />
*[[Comapny 3]]<br />
<br />
===Supervising Colorist===<br />
*[[Mitch Paulson]]<br />
<br />
===Additional Colorist===<br />
*[[Joel McWilliams]]<br />
<br />
===Finishing Producer===<br />
*[[Vanessa Galvez-Moerz]]<br />
<br />
===Finishing Editor===<br />
*[[Jennifer Raymond]]<br />
<br />
===Image Scientist===<br />
*[[Michael Kannard]]<br />
<br />
===Color Assistant===<br />
*[[Jason Maydick]]<br />
<br />
===Associate Finishing Producer===<br />
*[[Jenna Ellis]]<br />
<br />
===Main Title Design===<br />
*[[Picturemill]]<br />
<br />
===End Credit Crawl===<br />
*[[Exceptional Minds]]<br />
<br />
==Music==<br />
===Supervising Music Editor===<br />
*[[Joe Lisanti]]<br />
<br />
===Music Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Matthew Llewellyn]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Saltzman]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Conducted by===<br />
*[[Brian Tyler]]<br />
<br />
===Score Produced by===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Joe Lisanti]]<br />
*Brian Tyler<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Music Arrangers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chris Forsgren]]<br />
*[[Max Lombardo]]<br />
*[[Kenny Wood]]<br />
*[[John Carey]]<br />
*[[Evan Duffy]]<br />
*[[Sarah Trevino]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Orcestrators===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Dana Niu]]<br />
*[[Brad Warnaar]]<br />
*[[Robert Elhai]]<br />
*[[Jeff Toyne]]<br />
*[[Andrew Kinney]]<br />
*[[Rossano Galante]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Copyists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Stonerook]]<br />
*[[William Stromberg]]<br />
*[[Anna Stromberg]]<br />
*[[Scott McRae]]<br />
*[[Janis Stonebrook]]<br />
*[[Erin Cadoret]]<br />
*[[Stacy Stonerook]]<br />
*[[Sandra Garrett]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Recorded by===<br />
*[[Greg Hayes]]<br />
<br />
===Score Mixed by===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*Greg Hayes<br />
*Brian Tyler<br />
}}<br />
===Score Recorded at===<br />
*[[Eastwood Scoring Stage]], [[Warner Bros.]]<br />
<br />
===Pro Tools Recordist===<br />
*[[Chandler Harrod]]<br />
<br />
===WB Executive Sound Staff / Stage Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Tom Hardisty]]<br />
*[[Richard Wheeler Jr.]]<br />
*[[Peter Nelson]]<br />
*[[Ryan Nelson]]<br />
*[[Brian Bair]]<br />
*[[Davic Clark]]<br />
*[[James Olera]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Mixed at===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Studio H]], [[Lake Balboa]], CA<br />
*[[Brian Tyler Studio]], Los Angeles, CA<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Coordinators===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jackson Verolini]]<br />
*[[Drew Mikuska]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Tech Assistant===<br />
*[[Sam Mohart]]<br />
<br />
===Score Mix Assistant===<br />
*[[Matt Friedman]]<br />
<br />
===Music Contractor===<br />
*[[Peter Rotter]] & [[Laura Jackman]]<br />
*For [[Encompass Music Partners]]<br />
<br />
===Flutes===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sara Andon]]<br />
*[[Julie Burkert]]<br />
*[[Jenni Olson]]<br />
*[[Ben Smolen]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Oboe===<br />
*[[Lara Wickers]]<br />
<br />
===Clarinet===<br />
*[[Stuart Clark]]<br />
<br />
===Bassoons===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rose Corrigan]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Stehney]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===French Horns===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Steve Becknell]]<br />
*[[Laura Brenes]]<br />
*[[Dave Everson]]<br />
*[[Katie Faraudo]]<br />
*[[Alan Fogle]]<br />
*[[Dylan Hart]]<br />
*[[Ben Jaber]]<br />
*[[Jaclyn Rainey]]<br />
*[[Teag Reeves]]<br />
*[[Brad Warnaar]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Trumpets===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jon Lewis]]<br />
*[[Barry Perlins]]<br />
*[[Dan Rosenboom]]<br />
*[[Rob Schaer]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Trombones===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Craig Gosnell]]<br />
*[[Alex Iles]]<br />
*[[Ido Meshulam]]<br />
*[[Bill Reichenbach]]<br />
*[[Byron Sleugh]]<br />
*[[Steve Trapani]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Tuba===<br />
*[[Doug Tornquist]]<br />
<br />
===Harp===<br />
*[[Joann Turovsky]]<br />
<br />
===Violins===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Eun Mee Ahn]]<br />
*[[Charlie Bisharat]]<br />
*[[Andrew Bulbrook]]<br />
*[[Daphne Chen]]<br />
*[[Bruce Dukov]]<br />
*[[Wynton Grant]]<br />
*[[Jessica Guideri]]<br />
*[[Tamara Hatwan]]<br />
*[[Amy Hershberger]]<br />
*[[Luanne Homzy]]<br />
*[[Sarena Hsu]]<br />
*[[Ben Jacobson]]<br />
*[[Maia Jaspers]]<br />
*[[Max Karmazyn]]<br />
*[[Dennis Kim]]<br />
*[[Kevin Kumar]]<br />
*[[Marisa Kuney]]<br />
*[[Ana Landauer]]<br />
*[[Songa Lee]]<br />
*[[Natalie Leggett]]<br />
*[[Phillip Levy]]<br />
*[[Maya Magub]]<br />
*[[Stephanie Matthews]]<br />
*[[Helen Nightengale]]<br />
*[[Grace Oh]]<br />
*[[Alyssa Park]]<br />
*[[Sara Parkins]]<br />
*[[Mark Robertson]]<br />
*[[Rafi Rishik]]<br />
*[[Molly Rogers]]<br />
*[[Tereza Stanislav]]<br />
*[[Josefina Vergara]]<br />
*[[Irina Voloshina]]<br />
*[[Roger Wilkie]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Violas===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rita Andrade]]<br />
*[[Rob Brophy]]<br />
*[[Meredith Crawford]]<br />
*[[Victor De Almeida]]<br />
*[[Zach Dellinger]]<br />
*[[Andrew Duckles]]<br />
*[[Matt Funes]]<br />
*[[Shawn Mann]]<br />
*[[Luke Maurer]]<br />
*[[Carolyn Riley]]<br />
*[[Nadia Sirota]]<br />
*[[David Walther]]<br />
*[[Alma Fernandez]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Celli===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Alisha Bauer]]<br />
*[[Jacob Braun]]<br />
*[[Giocanna Clayron]]<br />
*[[Vanessa Freebairn-Smith]]<br />
*[[Ross Gasworth]]<br />
*[[Paula Hochhalter]]<br />
*[[Dennis Karmazyn]]<br />
*[[Michael Kaufman]]<br />
*[[Christine Kim]]<br />
*[[Armen Ksajikian]]<br />
*[[Ben Lash]]<br />
*[[Tim Loo]]<br />
*[[Chameron Stone]]<br />
*[[Steve Velex]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Basses===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Nico Abondolo]]<br />
*[[Drew Dembowski]]<br />
*[[Steve Dress]]<br />
*[[Thomas Harte]]<br />
*[[BJ Johnson]]<br />
*[[Geoffrey Osika]]<br />
*[[Eric Shetzen]]<br />
*[[Mike Valerio]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Soundtrack Album on===<br />
*[[Milan Records]]<br />
<br />
<br />
"[[If I Fall]]"<br />
*Written by [[Brian Tyler]], [[Quavious Keyate Marshall]], [[Tyrone Griffin Jr.|Tyrone "Ty Dolla $ign" Griffin, Jr.]] & [[Nicholas James McQuinn]]<br />
*Performed by [[Quavo]], Ty Dolla $ign & [[Are We Dreaming]]<br />
*Produced by Are We Dreaming<br />
*Quavo appears courtesy of [[Quality Control Music]]/[[Motown Records]]<br />
*Ty Dolla $ign appears courtesy of [[Atlantic Recording Corporation]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>Dedicated to [[Brian Goldner]], we are forever grateful.</center><br />
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'''Skydance Media''' (originally known as '''Skydance Productions''') is an [[United States of America|American]] production company based in Santa Monica, California. Founded by David Ellison in [[April 4]], [[2006]], the company specializes in films, animation, television, video games, and sports.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 2006, Skydance Productions was formed by David Ellison, which released their first film ''Flyboys'' that same year, starring Ellison and co-financed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.<ref>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/08/david-ellison-raises-350-million-to-cofund-movies-with-paramount.html</ref> Also in 2006, Skydance entered a five-year partnership to co-produce and co-finance films with [[Paramount Pictures]] starting in fall 2009, and renewed the agreement twice extending to 2021. Before the start of August 2010, Skydance hired Dana Goldberg, formerly of Village Roadshow Pictures, to oversee development and production. In August 2010, due to the Paramount partnership and an equity investment by Ellison's father and Oracle Corporation co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison, who was then the sixth richest person in the world, Skydance raised $350 million in equity and credit to co-finance its films. On October 25, 2011, Skydance tried to sign its own first production client with [[Alex Kurtzman]] and [[Roberto Orci]] of K/O Paper Products, but the deal was never materialized.<ref>https://variety.com/2011/film/news/kurtzman-orci-eye-move-to-skydance-1118045035/</ref> On March 2014, Don Granger joined the company as the EVP of Feature Productions, a newly created position; he reports to Dana Goldberg who is the company's chief creative officer.<ref>https://deadline.com/2014/03/don-granger-takes-exec-veep-post-at-david-ellisons-skydance-productions-banner-693499/</ref><br />
<br />
In January 2022, Skydance formed a multi-year feature film deal with Apple TV+, ending its deal with Paramount. However, they will continue to work with Paramount on franchises such as ''Mission: Impossible'', ''[[Star Trek]]'', ''Top Gun'', ''[[T-800|Terminator]]'', ''Jack Ryan'', and ''[[Live-action film series|Transformers]]''.<ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-ellison-skydance-apple-films-1235078773/</ref> By July 2024, Skydance signed a merger deal with Paramount Pictures.<ref>https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paramount-skydance-merger-agreement-approval-joint-venture-streaming-1236067261/</ref><br />
<br />
==Films==<br />
*[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]] (2023)<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
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[[File:Skydance Media 2020.png|thumb|350px|]]<br />
'''Skydance Media''' (originally known as '''Skydance Productions''') is an [[United States of America|American]] production company based in Santa Monica, California. Founded by David Ellison in [[April 4]], [[2006]], the company specializes in films, animation, television, video games, and sports.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
In 2006, Skydance Productions was formed by David Ellison, which released their first film ''Flyboys'' that same year, starring Ellison and co-financed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.<ref>http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/08/david-ellison-raises-350-million-to-cofund-movies-with-paramount.html</ref> Also in 2006, Skydance entered a five-year partnership to co-produce and co-finance films with [[Paramount Pictures]] starting in fall 2009, and renewed the agreement twice extending to 2021. Before the start of August 2010, Skydance hired Dana Goldberg, formerly of Village Roadshow Pictures, to oversee development and production. In August 2010, due to the Paramount partnership and an equity investment by Ellison's father and Oracle Corporation co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison, who was then the sixth richest person in the world, Skydance raised $350 million in equity and credit to co-finance its films. On October 25, 2011, Skydance tried to sign its own first production client with [[Alex Kurtzman]] and [[Roberto Orci]] of K/O Paper Products, but the deal was never materialized.<ref>https://variety.com/2011/film/news/kurtzman-orci-eye-move-to-skydance-1118045035/</ref> On March 2014, Don Granger joined the company as the EVP of Feature Productions, a newly created position; he reports to Dana Goldberg who is the company's chief creative officer.<ref>https://deadline.com/2014/03/don-granger-takes-exec-veep-post-at-david-ellisons-skydance-productions-banner-693499/</ref><br />
<br />
In January 2022, Skydance formed a multi-year feature film deal with Apple TV+, ending its deal with Paramount. However, they will continue to work with Paramount on franchises such as ''Mission: Impossible'', ''[[Star Trek]]'', ''Top Gun'', ''[[T-800|Terminator]]'', ''Jack Ryan'', and ''[[Live-action film series|Transformers]]''.<ref>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-ellison-skydance-apple-films-1235078773/</ref> By July 2024, Skydance signed a merger deal with Paramount Pictures.<ref>https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paramount-skydance-merger-agreement-approval-joint-venture-streaming-1236067261/</ref><br />
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==Films==<br />
*[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]] (2023)<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Companies]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Hasbro_Entertainment&diff=1788687Hasbro Entertainment2024-10-02T06:41:17Z<p>B-Master2020: </p>
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'''Hasbro Entertainment''' is the current media production arm of [[Hasbro]]. First established on [[August 16]], [[2023]], It is the successor to both [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]] and their previous title, '''Hasbro Studios''' in the wake of the sale of [[Entertainment One]], minus their family-related brands to {{w|Lionsgate}} for $500 million.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/08/lionsgate-eone-hasbro-acquisition-confirmed-1235453869/ Deadline: Hasbro Confirms Sale Of eOne To Lionsgate For $500M]</ref> The company's key figures include Olivier Dumont as president, Zev Foreman as head of film, and Gabriel Marano as head of television.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/hasbro-entertainment-eone-olivier-dumont-zev-foreman-gabriel-marano-1235698163 Variety: Hasbro Launches Entertainment Division Led by eOne Executives Olivier Dumont, Zev Foreman, Gabriel Marano]</ref><br />
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Relevant to this wiki, their first ''Transformers''-related productions under their new name are the ongoing ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|EarthSpark]]'' animated series on [[Nickelodeon]] and the feature film, ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' released by [[Paramount Pictures]].<br />
<br />
==Films==<br />
* ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' (2024)<br />
<br />
==Television==<br />
* ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' (season 2; 2024-present)<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
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<div>[[File:TF-One-Iacon-5000-starts.jpg|thumb|right|500px|''ROLLING STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAART!'']]<br />
The '''Iacon 5000''' is a race.<br />
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==Fiction==<br />
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===<br />
{{noteukexclusive|Iacon 5000}}<br />
The Iacon 5000 was Cybertron's top racing event, with [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] among the contestants, with a 500-mile circuit lapped 50 times. The Decepticons decided to add some 'spice' to it and now the winner is whoever is ''least'' damaged at the end.<ref>[[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|Darn 'n' Blast, issue 326]]</ref><br />
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===''Animated'' cartoon===<br />
[[Carrera (Animated)|Carrera]] knew more about the Iacon 5000 than anybody else. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}<br />
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===<br />
The Iacon 5000 was one of the competitions that the [[Micromaster|Micro]] Division played in. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}<br />
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===''One'' film===<br />
{{spoiler|Transformers One (film)|October 21, 2024}}<br />
<br />
The Iacon 5000 was a city-wide race officiated by [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] happening all across Iacon City on a self-forming track full of twists, turns, drops, and obstacles. The competition was as dangerous as it was prestigious – kicking or ramming other racers off the track were acceptable tactics, and [[Injured Racer|injuries]] were common. Miners were given the day off work on the day of the race so they could watch as well. [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] roped himself and [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] into joining the race unannounced as it began, with the aim of showing all of Cybertron that miners were also capable of more than just menial labor. They almost succeeded in this seemingly impossible endeavor, approaching the finish line ahead of all other racers, but lost their near-victory when Orion went back to help an injured D-16 in the hopes of passing the finish line together. The pair were swiftly overtaken by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who was announced winner... and seconds later, everyone else behind her. However, their efforts did not go unnoticed. Inspired by two of their own going toe to toe against the best racers of Iacon, the miners managed to achieve a 150% quota on their very next shift – an achievement that led Sentinel to commend the duo and promise them handsome rewards, though [[Darkwing (One)|things didn't go as planned.]] {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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[[Category:Animated history]]<br />
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Transformer culture]]<br />
[[Category:Generation 1 history]]<br />
[[Category:One]]<br />
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[[File:Terran_Insignia.png|thumb|This is not a squad, it's a family]]<br />
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'''Terrans''' (''Cybertronus terran'')<ref>"[[Secret Legacy, Part 2]]"</ref> are [[Transformer]]s "born" on [[Earth]], brought about by [[Quintus Prime]]'s [[Emberstone]]. Instead of being composed of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] [[living metal]], they are made of Earth's own elements, and their molecular structure looks as organic as it does mechanical. Though their systems do register [[energon]] levels, they don't actually use it to survive. Instead, they consume liquid [[water]], though it has to be found in underground pools which likewise bear the touch of [[Quintus Prime]]. <br />
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The first five Terrans were created by [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]]'s contact with the Emberstone, and are bonded to them by [[cyber-sleeve]]s. Due to this and their adoption by the Malto family, these Terrans are sometimes affectionately known as the '''Maltobots'''. The two later Terrans created from Emberstone shards have no such connection with the Maltos and are called the '''Chaos Terrans'''.<br />
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Known Terrans include:<br />
*[[Twitch]]<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]]<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]]<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]]<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]]<br />
*[[Aftermath (ES)|Aftermath]]<br />
*[[Spitfire (ES)|Spitfire]]<br />
*[[Terratronus]]<br />
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==Fiction==<br />
===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===<br />
[[File:SecretLegacy-Part1-MeetTheTerrans.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2|''They got the touch, they got the power.'']]<br />
The first two Terrans, [[Twitch]] and [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]], were created when the siblings [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] discovered the [[Emberstone]] of [[Quintus Prime]] in a cave beneath [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Pennsylvania]]. When they activated it, the Emberstone created Twitch and Thrash from the cave water, an act witnessed by [[Mandroid|Dr. Meridian]]'s [[Arachnamech]]s. Having been granted [[cyber-sleeve]]s that linked them to the newborns, the humans took them to their family farm. Electing to keep Twitch and Thrash a secret, Robby and Mo hid them in their barn, providing them with comic books about the Cybertronian race to inform them of their heritage. The next morning, they had their father, [[Alex Malto]], recite the history of the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] [[Great War (ES)|war]] only to learn that Twitch and Thrash felt disconnected from Cybertron and instead sought to learn about Earth. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 1}}<br />
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A later play session allowed Twitch to discover her [[scanning]] abilities, letting her take on a drone as an [[alternate mode]]. Feeling left out, Thrash was taken to Witwicky so he could scan an alternate mode of his own. Their excursion was interrupted by the arrival of more Arachnamechs. While Twitch managed to dispatch one, the rest were defeated by [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] and [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]]. The adults decided that Twitch and Thrash would be best cared for in [[G.H.O.S.T.]] custody, only for Meridian to pose as G.H.O.S.T. and abduct them. Scanning the two, Meridian discovered their partially organic make-up, dubbing them as Terrans before he prepared to dissect them. The cyber-sleeves worn by the Malto siblings allowed G.H.O.S.T. to track down the Terrans and rescue them from Meridian's base, Thrash even managing to scan a motorcycle alternate mode in the process. In the aftermath, Optimus agreed to keep the Terrans a secret and allow them to remain with the Maltos, assigning [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] to mentor them. {{storylink|Secret Legacy, Part 2}}<br />
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Though keeping G.H.O.S.T. ignorant of the Terrans, {{storylink|Classified}} Optimus informed the other Autobots of the existence of Earth-born Transformers. {{storylink|Traditions}} {{storylink|Decoy (episode)|Decoy}} With the fate of the [[AllSpark]] unknown, {{storylink|Warzone}} and suspecting that the handful of Cybertronians on Earth represented the last of their kind, the Autobots came to view the Terrans as hope for rebuilding their species. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br />
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On Robby and Mo's first day of school, Twitch and Thrash began malfunctioning. Eventually losing their higher functions, the two Terrans made for the cave system that had birthed them. Bumblebee and the Malto children arrived in time for Twitch to cause a cave-in whereupon the Terrans succumbed to [[stasis lock]]. Though it was initially feared that they had passed, Robby and Mo splashed enough of Quintus' water on their friends to revive them. {{storylink|Friends and Family}}<br />
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[[File:Earthspark-AOEP1-NewTerransBorn.jpg|thumb|left|300px|When life ends, another begins.]]<br />
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After being forced to remain hidden during a Decepticon attack, Twitch angrily revealed enough of the Terrans' origins to Optimus Prime for him to recognize the Emberstone, he and Bumblebee setting out with the Terrans to retrieve it. No sooner had they claimed the stone did [[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] and [[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] attack, releasing a swarm of Arachnamechs. Outnumbered, Mo beseeched Quintus for aid, the Prime activating the Emberstone to create three new Terrans; [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]], [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] and [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]]. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}<br />
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With Megatron and [[Dot Malto]] held prisoner by Meridian, Optimus concocted a plan to rescue them, having the new Terrans pose as Decepticons who would turn over Optimus, Twitch and Thrash to Meridian in exchange for safe haven. Though the ruse was found out in short order, and the group was forced to contend with Meridian's base defences, they managed to rescue Dot and Megatron. In the aftermath, the three new Terrans were brought to live on the Malto farm. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 2}}<br />
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Over the course of the next several weeks, Hashtag and Nightshade would gain alt-modes and abilities much like their older siblings. Hashtag acquiring a G.H.O.S.T. surveillance van that gave her the ability to connect to any Wi-Fi point on the planet. {{storylink|Hashtag: Oops}} While Nightshade obtained an owl [[beast mode]] that granted them flight and energy powers. {{storylink|Missed Connection}} Jawbreaker meanwhile decided to take his time when it came to deciding his alt-mode, feeling that vehicles weren't right for him. {{storylink|Outtakes}}<br />
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Seeing the Terrans as a renewed chance of hope for their species, Megatron took the group and their Malto siblings to visit [[Spacebridge Memorial Park]]. There he taught them about the Autobot/Decepticon war and the cost it had on both Cybertron and Earth. However, Thrash repeatedly questioned Megatron on what he thought was placing an unfair burden on the group to clean up the Decepticon's mess. He was pulled back when Mo pointed out he was hoping to teach them to ''not'' make the same mistakes their predecessors made. During the trip, the group encountered the lost Decepticon [[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] who regarded the Terrans as abominations. {{storylink|Warzone}}<br />
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[[File:HomePart1-Terrans.jpg||thumb|right|upright=2|Wherever we go this family is our fortress.]]<br />
When taken by Robby and Mo to [[Philadelphia]] for the first time, the Terrans found themselves tricked into entering an underground Bot Brawl fighting ring, where they coincidentally ran into Bumblebee. When the mind-controlled [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] was revealed to be Bee and Jawbreaker's opponent, they managed to free the Autobot. Leaving the Dinobot to cool off, the Terrans briefly took their leave, only to discover that he'd vanished when they returned. {{storylink|Home, Part 1}}<br />
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The search for Grimlock soon turned into a battle with the returning Mandroid. After taking down one of Mandroid's newest Arachnamech creations, Hashtag was enthralled by Mandroid, turning her size and Wi-fi powers against the rest. Empowered by a mysterious energy that originated back from the cave where the Terrans were born, the other Terrans managed to free their sister, racing back to Witwicky in hopes of getting home before their parents woke up. {{storylink|Home, Part 2}} <br />
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Grimlock however crossed path with the Malto kids and chased them to the farm, where Twitch used her EMP to knock him out and take him to the Dugout before he reawakened in a panicked state. Jawbreaker struck up a friendship with the Dinobot. While at a quarry, he scanned a ''Stygimoloch'' fossil for his alt mode, but Jawbreaker's innocent enthusiasm inadvertently triggered Grimlock's memories of his time enslaved by Mandroid, causing him to go on a rampage through Witwicky. Jawbreaker then used his new mode to calm down Grimlock. {{storylink|A Stygi Situation}} The Terrans and the kids later pratice the recroom at G.H.O.S.T. HQ before Mandroid's interference with Wheeljack's tech changes the simluation into a battleground against a holographic version of Megatron. Hashtag managed to shut down but Robby's hurt after defeating Megatron in the simulation. {{storylink|Disarmed}} <br />
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==Toys==<br />
===''EarthSpark''===<br />
[[File:ES-toy Thrash Warrior.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Warrior Class Thrash]]<br />
*'''Hashtag''' (Tacticon, 2023)<br />
*'''Jawbreaker''' (Warrior, 2023)<br />
*'''Nightshade''' (Deluxe, 2023)<br />
*'''Thrash''' (Warrior, 2023)<br />
*'''Twitch''' (Deluxe, 2023)<br />
*'''Twitch''' (One-Step Flip Changer, 2023)<br />
*'''Thrash''' (Deluxe, 2023)<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''Terran''' (テラン ''Teran'')<br />
*''Italian:'' '''Terrestri''' ("Earthlings")<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Energon mutation]] - Other Earth-born Transformers, which ''do'' require Energon. They are often, but not always, much cruder in nature.<br />
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==References==<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Eric Pearson]], [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] from a story by Barrer and Ferrari,<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially their fellow cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty, only to become horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back, the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do My wonders.]]<br />
Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror: the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempt to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spotted the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape, but is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as D-16 crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as D-16 manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''[[Roll out|Transform and ROLL OUT]]!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a ''very'' over-enthusiastic entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he vows he is ''done'' saving Orion from his mistakes and lets his dying friend plummet into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes as Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before being sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light.<br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. During their fight, Optimus manifests an energy battle axe to fight against Megatron along with Starscream, Soundwave, and Shockwave before using it to destroy Megatron's new cannon, ultimately winning their fight. Unwilling to kill his oldest friend, Optimus reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h1=Miners<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]<br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima|Prima Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Death Tracker|Gold Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Death Tracker|Silver Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
*[[Control Room Guys]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"What do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!"<br><br />
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do."<br><br />
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax master plan! I can't wait to hear this!"<br><br />
"Don't you want to stop him?"<br><br />
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.''" <br />
:—The first cracks show in '''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''''s friendship.<br />
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"They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!"<br><br />
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates our heroes with the tried and true phrase.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening? I'm better than you."<br><br />
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you.."<br><br />
"I'm better than you in every way, except you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!"<br><br />
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?"<br><br />
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid."<br><br />
"First time giving a pep-talk?"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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<br />
"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127" and the incorporation of a closing monologue delivered by Optimus—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity"<ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* All the character designs are far closer to their Generation 1 designs (both the cartoon and the original toys) than the previous films. Characters also earn their iconic design traits in pivotal scenes, such as Optimus Prime's [[Energon-axe]] and [[mouthplate]], or Megatron's [[fusion cannon]]. In the final scene, many miners gain details to match their Generation 1-selves even closer after they receive their cogs; in particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream, Soundwave, and Megatron's newly applied insignias in the post-credits scene are also in the same place as their original counterparts, with Starscream's even being upside-down!<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure. Much like Orion Pax, his modern gladiator job is paid homage in his fight with Starscream.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action film series counterpart]]: his helmet design and blasters bear a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. The name "B-127" derives from the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where, much like this film, he did not receive the name "Bumblebee" on Cybertron. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' Bumblebee's melee weapons. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to her [[Elita-One (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' design]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel draws from his "Aligned" counterpart, his [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' appearance]], and has details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]] and the thematically similar character, [[Nominus Prime]]. Sentinel's battle mode is inspired by his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from the ''Megatron Origin'' comic. He also has his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin. <br />
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be organic in nature.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen are primarily based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively, while Vector Prime is based squarely on his [[:File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|original ''Galaxy Force'' concept art]].<br />
* Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* Alpha Trion's abilities to recreate and store memories as information calls back to the archival role of his [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]]. His alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* The Thirteen are not actually referred to as the "Thirteen", but rather the Primes or the "Council of Elders", a term that originated in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. This is likely because it would contradict Sentinel's narrative painting himself as a fourteenth Prime. Notably, none of the archives or displays of the Thirteen include Sentinel.<br />
* The cameo miners mostly draw from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)/cast#Season 1|1984 cast of the original cartoon]], along with the 1985 [[Female Autobots]], and recolors such as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. The High Guard, meanwhile, are based on the endless Starscream recolors that have appeared throughout ''Transformers'', commonly known as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], plus Soundwave and Shockwave. One of their helmet variations is based on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity#Cybertron cartoon|''Cybertron'' Starscream]]'s.<br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream/the Seekers, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, and Arcee have details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. <br />
*Starscream's/the Seekers' jet modes are also based on ''Bumblebee'', while Soundwave's vehicle mode is based on his [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|''Studio Series Bumblebee'' toy]]. Shockwave's alternate mode resembles his [[Shockwave (WFC)|''War for Cybertron'' counterpart]], and both he and Starscream/the Seekers have details from their [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toys]]. <br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
*When Orion "transforms" to run away from the guards, he moves his limbs in a way that evokes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|his original toy]]'s transformation.<br />
* The Matrix causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in the Spanish subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the ''Prime'' cartoon that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16, and B-127 a bunch of "idiot [[GoBots|go-bots]]".<br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''Transformers: Prime'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler. "The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''The Transformers: The Movie'''s "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* The notion of the Matrix actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. <br />
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* An empty Matrix chamber is visible behind Orion's chest window after receiving his cog, even before finding the actual Matrix.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
*Soundwave scans Orion's electrical impulses to check if he is lying, a rarely referenced ability from his [[Soundwave (G1)|original toy's bio]]. <br />
*Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Similarly, Optimus Prime's faceplate bobs up and down when he speaks.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. <br />
*Shockwave and Elita have a small rivalry, reflecting their Generation 1 versions in Elita's introduction episode, "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]".<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentally, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''. Orion finding the Matrix in the planet's core also evokes the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. <br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* Megatron using a long piece of sharp, orange shrapnel to attack Optimus comes from their iconic fight in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Optimus using a defeated Shockwave's cannon to attack another enemy is a fighting move Optimus made in ''Dark of the Moon''.<br />
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are, "This isn't over, Prime", bookending his line, "It's over, Prime", from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it when transforming into Rodimus at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space, continuing the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending in such a way, introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]].<br />
* In the post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named [https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw?t=104 A-A-Tron].<br />
* Optimus spins his Energon-axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* Many of the miners based on recognizable characters appear multiple times in the background or between shots. <br />
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage. <br />
* Chromia is the racer that wins the Iacon 5000, but a bot that better resembles [[Chromia (G1)|Generation 1 Chromia]] appears as a miner too.<br />
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, the scene after the Iacon 5000 in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible. She wasn't exaggerating when she said "I see ''everything''"!<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in New York City.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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===Changes before, during, and after production===<br />
* Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref><br />
* At one point, a bird robot based on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Aerobolt]] would've played a role in the story. <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "In an older version of the story we explored Aerobolt being part of the story. It never made it into the final."|link=https://x.com/ScheierJason/status/1840624306465755358|name=Jason Scheier|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=9|day=30}}</ref><br />
* An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although the arcade machine and a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
* Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
*A shot of Orion, Elita, Soundwave, and Shockwave exiting the train after crashing into Sentinel's tower is not in the final film, and only appears in promotional material.<br />
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==Notes==<br />
*As seen in the cast list above, Arcee and Chromia are voiced by Jinny Chung, the film's story / script coordinator. The Injured Racer is voiced by Dillon Bryan, Josh Cooley's assistant. Cooley himself cameos as Skywarp, the "Control Room Guys", and the PA system. <br />
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
*Darkwing was named by Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]], when his boss asked him "If this was a Decepticon flyer, who would it be?"<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/stories/markclonus/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=09|day=08}}</ref><br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
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|directed by=[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Eric Pearson]], [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] from a story by Barrer and Ferrari,<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially their fellow cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty, only to become horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back, the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do My wonders.]]<br />
Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror: the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempt to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spotted the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape, but is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as D-16 crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as D-16 manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''[[Roll out|Transform and ROLL OUT]]!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a ''very'' over-enthusiastic entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he vows he is ''done'' saving Orion from his mistakes and lets his dying friend plummet into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes as Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before being sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light.<br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. During their fight, Optimus manifests an energy battle axe to fight against Megatron along with Starscream, Soundwave, and Shockwave before using it to destroy Megatron's new cannon, ultimately winning their fight. Unwilling to kill his oldest friend, Optimus reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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|h1=Miners<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]<br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima|Prima Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Death Tracker|Gold Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Death Tracker|Silver Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
*[[Control Room Guys]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"What do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!"<br><br />
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do."<br><br />
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax master plan! I can't wait to hear this!"<br><br />
"Don't you want to stop him?"<br><br />
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.''" <br />
:—The first cracks show in '''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''''s friendship.<br />
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"They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!"<br><br />
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates our heroes with the tried and true phrase.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening? I'm better than you."<br><br />
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you.."<br><br />
"I'm better than you in every way, except you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!"<br><br />
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?"<br><br />
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid."<br><br />
"First time giving a pep-talk?"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127" and the incorporation of a closing monologue delivered by Optimus—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity"<ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* All the character designs are far closer to their Generation 1 designs (both the cartoon and the original toys) than the previous films. Characters also earn their iconic design traits in pivotal scenes, such as Optimus Prime's [[Energon-axe]] and [[mouthplate]], or Megatron's [[fusion cannon]]. In the final scene, many miners gain details to match their Generation 1-selves even closer after they receive their cogs; in particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream, Soundwave, and Megatron's newly applied insignias in the post-credits scene are also in the same place as their original counterparts, with Starscream's even being upside-down!<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure. Much like Orion Pax, his modern gladiator job is paid homage in his fight with Starscream.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action film series counterpart]]: his helmet design and blasters bear a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. The name "B-127" derives from the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where, much like this film, he did not receive the name "Bumblebee" on Cybertron. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' Bumblebee's melee weapons. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to her [[Elita-One (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' design]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel draws from his "Aligned" counterpart, his [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' appearance]], and has details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]] and the thematically similar character, [[Nominus Prime]]. Sentinel's battle mode is inspired by his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from the ''Megatron Origin'' comic. He also has his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin. <br />
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be organic in nature.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen are primarily based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively, while Vector Prime is based squarely on his [[:File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|original ''Galaxy Force'' concept art]].<br />
* Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* Alpha Trion's abilities to recreate and store memories as information calls back to the archival role of his [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]]. His alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* The Thirteen are not actually referred to as the "Thirteen", but rather the Primes or the "Council of Elders", a term that originated in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. This is likely because it would contradict Sentinel's narrative painting himself as a fourteenth Prime. Notably, none of the archives or displays of the Thirteen include Sentinel.<br />
* The cameo miners mostly draw from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)/cast#Season 1|1984 cast of the original cartoon]], along with the 1985 [[Female Autobots]], and recolors such as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. The High Guard, meanwhile, are based on the endless Starscream recolors that have appeared throughout ''Transformers'', commonly known as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], plus Soundwave and Shockwave. One of their helmet variations is based on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity#Cybertron cartoon|''Cybertron'' Starscream]]'s.<br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream/the Seekers, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, and Arcee have details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. <br />
*Starscream's/the Seekers' jet modes are also based on ''Bumblebee'', while Soundwave's vehicle mode is based on his [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|''Studio Series Bumblebee'' toy]]. Shockwave's alternate mode resembles his [[Shockwave (WFC)|''War for Cybertron'' counterpart]], and both he and Starscream/the Seekers have details from their [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toys]]. <br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
*When Orion "transforms" to run away from the guards, he moves his limbs in a way that evokes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|his original toy]]'s transformation.<br />
* The Matrix causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in the Spanish subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the ''Prime'' cartoon that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16, and B-127 a bunch of "idiot [[GoBots|go-bots]]".<br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''Transformers: Prime'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler. "The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''The Transformers: The Movie'''s "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* The notion of the Matrix actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. <br />
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* An empty Matrix chamber is visible behind Orion's chest window after receiving his cog, even before finding the actual Matrix.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
*Soundwave scans Orion's electrical impulses to check if he is lying, a rarely referenced ability from his [[Soundwave (G1)|original toy's bio]]. <br />
*Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Similarly, Optimus Prime's faceplate bobs up and down when he speaks.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. <br />
*Shockwave and Elita have a small rivalry, reflecting their Generation 1 versions in Elita's introduction episode, "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]".<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentally, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''. Orion finding the Matrix in the planet's core also evokes the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. <br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* Megatron using a long piece of sharp, orange shrapnel to attack Optimus comes from their iconic fight in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Optimus using a defeated Shockwave's cannon to attack another enemy is a fighting move Optimus made in ''Dark of the Moon''.<br />
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are, "This isn't over, Prime", bookending his line, "It's over, Prime", from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it when transforming into Rodimus at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space, continuing the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending in such a way, introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]].<br />
* In the post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named [https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw?t=104 A-A-Tron].<br />
* Optimus spins his Energon-axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* Many of the miners based on recognizable characters appear multiple times in the background or between shots. <br />
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage. <br />
* Chromia is the racer that wins the Iacon 5000, but a bot that better resembles [[Chromia (G1)|Generation 1 Chromia]] appears as a miner too.<br />
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, the scene after the Iacon 5000 in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible. She wasn't exaggerating when she said "I see ''everything''"!<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in New York City.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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===Changes before, during, and after production===<br />
* Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref><br />
* At one point, a bird robot based on ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Aerobolt]] would've played a role in the story. <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "In an older version of the story we explored Aerobolt being part of the story. It never made it into the final."|link=https://x.com/ScheierJason/status/1840624306465755358|name=Jason Scheier|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=9|day=30}}</ref><br />
* An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although the arcade machine and a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
* Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
*A shot of Orion, Elita, Soundwave, and Shockwave exiting the train after crashing into Sentinel's tower is not in the final film, and only appears in promotional material.<br />
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==Notes==<br />
*As seen in the cast list above, Arcee and Chromia are voiced by Jinny Chung, the film's story / script coordinator. The Injured Racer is voiced by Dillon Bryan, Josh Cooley's assistant. Cooley himself cameos as Skywarp, the "Control Room Guys", and the PA system. <br />
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
*Darkwing was named by Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]], when his boss asked him "If this was a Decepticon flyer, who would it be?"<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/stories/markclonus/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=09|day=08}}</ref><br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Eric Pearson]], [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]] from a story by Barrer and Ferrari,<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially their fellow cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty, only to become horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back, the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do My wonders.]]<br />
Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror: the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempt to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spotted the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape, but is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as D-16 crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as D-16 manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''[[Roll out|Transform and ROLL OUT]]!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a ''very'' over-enthusiastic entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he vows he is ''done'' saving Orion from his mistakes and lets his dying friend plummet into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes as Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before being sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light.<br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. During their fight, Optimus manifests a energy battle axe to fight against Megatron along with Starscream, Soundwave, and Shockwave before using it to destroy Megatron's new cannon. Optimus ultimately triumphs in their fight, and, unwilling to kill his oldest friend, reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h1=Miners<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]<br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima|Prima Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Death Tracker|Gold Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Death Tracker|Silver Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
*[[Control Room Guys]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"What do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!"<br><br />
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do."<br><br />
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax master plan! I can't wait to hear this!"<br><br />
"Don't you want to stop him?"<br><br />
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.''" <br />
:—The first cracks show in '''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''''s friendship.<br />
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"They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!"<br><br />
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates our heroes with the tried and true phrase.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening? I'm better than you."<br><br />
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you.."<br><br />
"I'm better than you in every way, except you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!"<br><br />
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?"<br><br />
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid."<br><br />
"First time giving a pep-talk?"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127"—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity"<ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* All the character designs are far closer to their Generation 1 designs (both the cartoon and the original toys) than the previous films. Characters also earn their iconic design traits in pivotal scenes, such as Optimus Prime's [[Energon-axe]] and [[mouthplate]], or Megatron's [[fusion cannon]]. In the final scene, many miners gain details to match their Generation 1-selves even closer after they receive their cogs; in particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Starscream, Soundwave, and Megatron's newly applied insignias in the post-credits scene are also in the same place as their original counterparts, with Starscream's even being upside-down!<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure. Much like Orion Pax, his modern gladiator job is paid homage in his fight with Starscream.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action film series counterpart]]: his helmet design and blasters bear a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. The name "B-127" derives from the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where, much like this film, he did not receive the name "Bumblebee" on Cybertron. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' Bumblebee's melee weapons. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to her [[Elita-One (Movie)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' design]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel draws from his "Aligned" counterpart, his [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' appearance]], and has details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]] and the thematically similar character, [[Nominus Prime]]. Sentinel's battle mode is inspired by his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from the ''Megatron Origin'' comic. He also has his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin. <br />
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be organic in nature.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen are primarily based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively, while Vector Prime is based squarely on his [[:File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|original ''Galaxy Force'' concept art]].<br />
* Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* Alpha Trion's abilities to recreate and store memories as information calls back to the archival role of his [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Aligned counterpart]]. His alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* The Thirteen are not actually referred to as the "Thirteen", but rather the Primes or the "Council of Elders", a term that originated in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''.<br />
* The cameo miners mostly draw from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)/cast#Season 1|1984 cast of the original cartoon]], along with the 1985 [[Female Autobots]], and recolors such as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. The High Guard, meanwhile, are based on the endless Starscream recolors that have appeared throughout ''Transformers'', commonly known as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. One of their helmet variations is based on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity#Cybertron cartoon|''Cybertron'' Starscream]]'s.<br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream/the Seekers, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, and Arcee have details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. <br />
*Starscream/the Seeker's jet modes are also based on ''Bumblebee'', while Soundwave's vehicle mode is based on his [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SS83|''Studio Series Bumblebee'' toy]]. Shockwave's alternate mode resembles his [[Shockwave (WFC)|''War for Cybertron'' counterpart]], and both he and Starscream/the Seekers have details from their [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toys]]. <br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
*When Orion "transforms" to run away from the guards, he moves his limbs in a way that evokes [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Toys|his original toy]]'s transformation.<br />
* The Matrix causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in the Spanish subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the ''Prime'' cartoon that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16, and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots|go-bots]].<br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''Transformers: Prime'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler. "The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''The Transformers: The Movie'''s "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* The notion of the Matrix actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''Revenge of the Fallen''. <br />
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
*Soundwave scans Orion's electrical impulses to check if he is lying, a rarely referenced ability from his [[Soundwave (G1)|original toy's bio]]. <br />
*Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did in the original Generation 1 cartoon. Similarly, Optimus Prime's faceplate bobs up and down when he speaks.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. <br />
*Shockwave and Elita have a small rivalry, reflecting their Generation 1 versions in Elita's introduction episode, "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]".<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentally, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''. Orion finding the Matrix in the planet's core also evokes the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. <br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* Megatron using a long piece of sharp, orange shrapnel to attack Optimus comes from their iconic fight in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Optimus using a defeated Shockwave's cannon to attack another enemy is a fighting move Optimus made in ''Dark of the Moon''.<br />
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are, "This isn't over, Prime", bookending his line, "It's over, Prime", from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it when transforming into Rodimus at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space, continuing the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending in such a way, introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]].<br />
* In the post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named [https://youtu.be/Dd7FixvoKBw?t=104 A-A-Tron].<br />
* Optimus spins his Energon-axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* Many of the miners based on recognizable characters appear multiple times in the background or between shots. <br />
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage. <br />
* Chromia is the racer that wins the Iacon 5000, but a bot that better resembles [[Chromia (G1)|Generation 1 Chromia]] appears as a miner too.<br />
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, the scene after the Iacon 5000 in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles and in New York City.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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===Changes before, during, and after production===<br />
* Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref><br />
* An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although the arcade machine and a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
* Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
*A shot of Orion, Elita, Soundwave, and Shockwave exiting the train after crashing into Sentinel's tower is not in the final film, and only appears in promotional material.<br />
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==Notes==<br />
*As seen in the cast list above, Arcee and Chromia are voiced by Jinny Chung, the film's story / script coordinator. The Injured Racer is voiced by Dillon Bryan, Josh Cooley's assistant. Cooley himself cameos as Skywarp, the "Control Room Guys", and the PA system. <br />
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
*Darkwing was named by Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]], when his boss asked him "If this was a Decepticon flyer, who would it be?"<ref>{{citesocial|link=https://www.instagram.com/stories/markclonus/|name=Mark Maher|site=Instagram|year=2024|month=09|day=08}}</ref><br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially the cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty but then horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do my wonders.]]<br />
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Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror, the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempts to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush, in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spied on the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape. But he is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as Megatron crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as Megatron manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble, to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''Transform and ROLL OUT!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a very ''over-enthusiastic'' entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he lets his dying friend fall, vowing he is ''done'' saving his friend from his mistakes, and Orion plummets into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes, who Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light. <br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. During their fight, Optimus manifests a energy battle axe to fight against Megatron along with Starscream, Soundwave, and Shockwave before using it to destroy Megatron's new cannon. Optimus ultimately triumphs in their fight, and, unwilling to kill his oldest friend, reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h1=Miners<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]<br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima|Prima Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker|Gold Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Death Tracker|Silver Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
*[[Iacon Medic]]<br />
'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"What do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!"<br><br />
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do."<br><br />
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax master plan! I can't wait to hear this!"<br><br />
"Don't you want to stop him?"<br><br />
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.''" <br />
:—The first cracks show in '''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''''s friendship.<br />
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"They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!"<br><br />
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates our heroes with the tried and true phrase.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening? I'm better than you."<br><br />
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you.."<br><br />
"I'm better than you in every way, except you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!"<br><br />
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?"<br><br />
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid."<br><br />
"First time giving a pep-talk?"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery. <ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above. <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127"—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity" <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate". <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[live-action film series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|counterpart]]: his helmet design (with its large "cheeks" and movable "antennae") bears a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. While other characters shorten his name to "Bee", he's never once referred to as "Bumblebee"—likewise taking after the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where that version of B-127 only gained the familiar name after landing on [[Earth]]. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|"Aligned" Bumblebee]]'s melee weapons in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to the [[Elita-One (Movie)|live-action incarnation of the character]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel combines his "Aligned" counterpart's blue and gold color scheme with the cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade from [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' Sentinel Prime]], while his battle mode is loosely inspired by Sentinel's [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' comic. He also has the knee details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin and shares some physical similiarities with [[Nominus Prime]], a comic original character from the IDW 2005 continuity who, coincidentally, was also depicted as a puppet leader and false Prime with a Cybertronian jet as alternate mode.<br />
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government during the planet's [[Age of Wrath]]; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be partly organic in nature.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen, referred to only as the Primes in the film (likely because it would contradict Sentinel's narrative painting himself as a fourteenth Prime), are based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Vector, Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|Cybertron]]'', ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively. Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream's jet mode, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, Arcee, and Brawn have many details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. In particular, Ironhide and Soundwave transform into the vehicles modes designed by [[Emiliano Santalucia]] for their ''[[Studio Series]]'' toys. Soundwave's black sections on his upper thighs are based on the hinges on his [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Toys|original Generation 1 toy]].<br />
* Shockwave's alternate mode resembles that of his [[Shockwave (WFC)|counterpart]] from the ''War for Cybertron'' games and his [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toy]].<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "War Dawn", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
*"The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'s'' "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in one version of the English subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'' cartoon]] that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The notion of the Matrix of Leadership actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''. When Orion Pax ''does'' find the Matrix, it is hidden in the planet's core, evoking the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentially, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did on his [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]].<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. However, his voice returns to normal before the film's end as he declares his allegiance to the newly-renamed Megatron.<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. Of course, Orion doesn't stay that way for long, as he's no stranger to [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|dying]] nor coming back to life in a more powerful form.<br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' when transforming into Rodimus.<br />
* In the final scene, many miners gain details matching their Generation 1 selves after they receive their cogs. In particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and Jazz obtains the door-wings from his [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|original toy]].<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space to warn the Quintessons not to return. This continues the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending with Optimus "sending a message," introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]] and repeated in most of the sequels.<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
*Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his Generation 1 version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are "This isn't over Prime," bookending his line "It's over Prime" from [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 86 movie.]]<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=165 Just don't mention the Glee club around him...]<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is also clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage.<br />
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, a later scene in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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===Changes before, during, and after production===<br />
* Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref><br />
* An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
* Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time. <ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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|executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]<br>[[Zev Foreman]]<br>[[Olivier Dumont]]<br>[[Brian Oliver]]<br>[[B.J. Farmer]]<br>[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
|producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]<br>[[Tom DeSanto]]<br>[[Don Murphy]]<br>[[Michael Bay]]<br>[[Mark Vahradian]]<br>[[Aaron Dem]]<br />
|story by=[[Andrew Barrer]]<br>[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
|screenplay by=[[Eric Pearson]]<br>Andrew Barrer<br>Gabriel Ferrari<br />
|directed by=[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
|cinematography by=<br />
|edited by=<br />
|music by= [[Brian Tyler]]<br />
|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
|runtime=104 minutes<br />
|budget= $75 million <br />
|box office=<br />
|credits=Transformers One (film)/credits<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially the cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty but then horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do my wonders.]]<br />
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Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror, the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempts to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush, in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spied on the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape. But he is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as Megatron crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as Megatron manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble, to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''Transform and ROLL OUT!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a very ''over-enthusiastic'' entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he lets his dying friend fall, vowing he is ''done'' saving his friend from his mistakes, and Orion plummets into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes, who Trion announce that Primus has deemed him worthy for the future of Cybertron and to carry the Matrix of Leadership, reformatting Orion and restoring his spark to declare him the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", before sent rocketing back to the surface in a blaze of blue light. <br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. Optimus ultimately triumphs in their fight, and, unwilling to kill his oldest friend, reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h1=Miners<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Firestar (One)|Firestar]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
*[[Moonracer (One)|Moonracer]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Smokescreen (One)|Smokescreen]]<br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
*[[Redwing (One)|Redwing]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima|Prima Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson Soldier]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker|Gold Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Death Tracker|Silver Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
*[[Iacon Medic]]<br />
'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"What do you think he's gonna do to us when he finds out that we know?!"<br><br />
"I'm not thinking about what ''he's'' going to do, I'm thinking about what ''we're'' going to do."<br><br />
"That's the whole thing! You're never thinking about anything else, just yourself. Fantastic! Another Orion Pax master plan! I can't wait to hear this!"<br><br />
"Don't you want to stop him?"<br><br />
"NO, '''I WANT TO KILL HIM!''' I wanna put Sentinel in chains and march him through the mines so everyone can see him for the '''false Prime''' that he is! I want him to suffer, and then to ''die'' in ''darkness.''" <br />
:—The first cracks show in '''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''''s friendship.<br />
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"They were one. ''You'' are one. '''ALL''' are one!"<br><br />
:—'''Alpha Trion''' inaugurates our heroes with the tried and true phrase.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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"Listen to me, I really want you to hear this. Are you listening? I'm better than you."<br><br />
"Yeah, okay, I'm hearing you.."<br><br />
"I'm better than you in every way, except you have hope. You always have. You went back into the mine to rescue Jazz, you snuck up to the surface to find the Matrix of Leadership!"<br><br />
"Oh, yeah, and how'd that work out?"<br><br />
"My point is that your instincts tell you to break protocol for a ''reason''. This blind optimism that you have is why you make such bold and courageous choices. That are also extremely stupid."<br><br />
"First time giving a pep-talk?"<br />
:—'''Elita-1''' attempts to give '''Orion Pax''' a pep-talk. ''Attempts'' to.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery. <ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above. <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127"—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity" <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate". <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[live-action film series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|counterpart]]: his helmet design (with its large "cheeks" and movable "antennae") bears a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. While other characters shorten his name to "Bee", he's never once referred to as "Bumblebee"—likewise taking after the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where that version of B-127 only gained the familiar name after landing on [[Earth]]. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|"Aligned" Bumblebee]]'s melee weapons in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to the [[Elita-One (Movie)|live-action incarnation of the character]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel combines his "Aligned" counterpart's blue and gold color scheme with the cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade from [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' Sentinel Prime]], while his battle mode is loosely inspired by Sentinel's [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' comic. He also has the knee details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin and shares some physical similiarities with [[Nominus Prime]], a comic original character from the IDW 2005 continuity who, coincidentally, was also depicted as a puppet leader and false Prime with a Cybertronian jet as alternate mode.<br />
* Like Sentinel Prime, the Quintessons are primarily based on their depiction in [[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|''The Covenant of Primus'']], which depicted them as shadowy manipulators who ruled Cybertron and exploited its natural resources through a proxy government during the planet's [[Age of Wrath]]; notably, the Quintessons in the ''Covenant'' helped maintain their hold on Transformer civilization by withholding the power to transform from the general populace. In a notable deviation from traditional ''Transformers'' lore, the bodies and starships of the film's Quintessons appear to be partly organic in nature.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen, referred to only as the Primes in the film (likely because it would contradict Sentinel's narrative painting himself as a fourteenth Prime), are based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Vector, Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|Cybertron]]'', ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively. Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol (or vice versa in-universe), although it is far more obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream's jet mode, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, Arcee, and Brawn have many details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. In particular, Ironhide and Soundwave transform into the vehicles modes designed by [[Emiliano Santalucia]] for their ''[[Studio Series]]'' toys. Soundwave's black sections on his upper thighs are based on the hinges on his [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Toys|original Generation 1 toy]].<br />
* Shockwave's alternate mode resembles that of his [[Shockwave (WFC)|counterpart]] from the ''War for Cybertron'' games and his [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toy]].<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "War Dawn", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
*"The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'s'' "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattershot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in one version of the English subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'' cartoon]] that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The notion of the Matrix of Leadership actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''. When Orion Pax ''does'' find the Matrix, it is hidden in the planet's core, evoking the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentially, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did on his [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]].<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. However, his voice returns to normal before the film's end as he declares his allegiance to the newly-renamed Megatron.<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. Of course, Orion doesn't stay that way for long, as he's no stranger to [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|dying]] nor coming back to life in a more powerful form.<br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' when transforming into Rodimus.<br />
* In the final scene, many miners gain details matching their Generation 1 selves after they receive their cogs. In particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and Jazz obtains the door-wings from his [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|original toy]].<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space to warn the Quintessons not to return. This continues the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending with Optimus "sending a message," introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]] and repeated in most of the sequels.<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
*Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his Generation 1 version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are "This isn't over Prime," bookending his line "It's over Prime" from [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 86 movie.]]<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=165 Just don't mention the Glee club around him...]<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is also clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage.<br />
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, a later scene in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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===Changes before, during, and after production===<br />
* Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions] </ref><br />
* An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
* Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time. <ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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==References==<br />
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|next=Aftermath (ES episode)<br />
|title="The Last Hope, Part 2"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=26<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 20]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Dale Malinowski]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|director=[[J.J. Conway]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/XHFKDq41DcmbCexqIO33FTCo17_n9et2/<br />
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'''With time of the essence, the Terrans unite to bring down Mandroid's superweapon and save their family.'''<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[Twitch]], [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] and [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] stare up at the huge structure topped with the [[space bridge]], which [[Mandroid]] intends to use to wipe out [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and [[Terran]] alike. Together with [[Jon Schloder|Schloder]], they resolve to do all they can to stop the maniac's plan and head off towards the tower.<br />
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Mandroid notes that his weapon still needs to finish charging, as it draws power from [[Mo Malto|Mo]] and [[Robby Malto|Robby]]'s [[cyber-sleeve]]s. He orders [[Blitzwave]] and [[Razor-Fin]] to guard the spire, and begins to put his other defense plan into action, activating his badge controller. As Bumblebee drives along, he is suddenly rammed from the side by the mind-controlled [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], sending him tumbling. Fortunately both he and Schloder survive the experience, but as Nightshade and Twitch help them up, [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] drives into view, her eyes similarly glowing white. The group flees to the railyard to hide, pursued by the two Mandroid-controlled Autobots. During the resulting fight, Mandroid's spear is knocked from Nightshade's hands and under a train, leading Bumblebee to attempt to take on Optimus while the others retrieve it. Schloder grabs the spear, but the trio soon find themselves pursued by Elita-1. Schloder is knocked unconscious during the chase, and Twitch ends up pinned under fallen containers. With Elita-1 closing in, all seems lost, until Nightshade drops a crane on her and uses the spear to drain her energon. They're then able to help Bumblebee against Optimus, but the Autobot leader still proves more than a match. Before he can finish them, the tide turns as [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]], [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] and [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] return to join the fight. Together, they keep him busy long enough for Twitch to use the spear on him. After the newcomers are filled in on current events, the group once again heads for Mandroid's fortress.<br />
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At the end of a bridge, they're again abruptly stopped by [[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]], and their retreat is cut off by a wall of flame produced by [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]. Bumblebee and Schloder stay to keep the Autobots busy, while the Terrans fly off to face Mandroid himself. As they near the spire, they again come under fire, this time from the Sharkticons. While Jawbreaker, Nightshade and Hashtag keep them busy, Twitch and Thrash fly up the tower. Twitch confronts Mandroid directly as a distraction while Thrash sneaks up to the space bridge, but he proves unfazed by the Terran. Instead, Mandroid holds up his badge controller and [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] flies into view. Transforming, Megatron knocks Twitch down and aims his [[fusion cannon]] at her. Thrash frantically tells Twitch to fly, giving away his position but giving Twitch the opportunity she needs to escape. Locked in combat with Mandroid, Thrash tries to point out that the scientist has turned himself into exactly what he hates, but his arguments fall on deaf ears, as do Twitch's attempts to break Megatron free of his control. As a swarm of Megatron's missiles close in on Twitch, they're countered by a barrage from the other direction — [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] has arrived with the rest of the Decepticons and some [[G.H.O.S.T.]] agents, having heard what they did for the other Decepticons and deciding to join the fight.<br />
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Twitch heads back to confront Mandroid with Thrash, and the pair are able to overcome their foe, but he responds by announcing the end of the age of Transformers, bringing the space bridge weapon online. A blast of energy is unleashed, and every Autobot, Decepticon, Terran and Sharkticon drops to the ground. The energy sweeps around [[Earth]], and Mandroid triumphantly laughs that the world is finally free of "those monsters" before falling silent. Twitch is the only one to survive, partially shielded from the blast thanks to Thrash throwing himself on her to protect her, and breaks down in tears. The human members of the Malto family regain consciousness and free themselves from Mandroid's device, only to see what Mandroid has done. They too begin to mourn, but when [[Robby Malto|Robby]]'s cyber-sleeve glows at his tears, he realizes he and Mo can use the power of [[Quintus Prime]] to heal everyone. Sitting on Mandroid's throne, the kids touch their sleeves together and the [[Emberstone]] appears between them. Quintus's power runs through Mandroid's device and then across the planet, restoring the Transformers to life. The Malto family, back together again, embrace as Quintus projects a huge [[insignia]] above the spire, one which the family identifies as their own. As they leave, Robby and Mo agree that they love it in [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]].<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
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|c1=<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (3)<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (10)<br />
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (11)<br />
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (15)<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (16)<br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (17)<br />
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|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (18)<br />
*[[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] (19)<br />
*[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] (20)<br />
*[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] (21)<br />
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (22)<br />
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (23)<br />
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] (24)<br />
*[[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] (26)<br />
*[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] (31)<br />
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|c3=<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] (4)<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (6)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (7)<br />
*[[Rosato|Agent Rosato]] (27)<br />
*[[Conway|Agent Conway]] (28)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (29)<br />
*[[Alex Malto]] (30)<br />
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|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Twitch]] (1)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (2)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (12)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (13)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (14)<br />
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|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*[[Mandroid]] (5)<br />
*[[Blitzwave]] (8)<br />
*[[Razor-Fin]] (9)<br />
*[[Fluffy Ears]] (32)<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]] (33)<br />
}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"How do we stop Mandroid now?"<br /><br />
"We fight. Every Cybertronian on Earth is counting on us, and so is our family."<br />
:—'''Twitch''' and '''Nightshade'''<br />
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"I'll be honest. We don't stand much chance against Mandroid, but we're their last hope. What do you say?"<br />
:—'''Twitch''' gives a stirring if not completely optimistic speech.<br />
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"Starscream?!"<br /><br />
"The news spread quickly of your—"<br /><br />
"Awthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!"<br /><br />
"Yes! OK! That's enough... affection."<br />
:—'''Twitch''' welcomes '''Starscream''' to the battle.<br />
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'''Jawbreaker:''' "Wow. It's like a symbol..."<br /><br />
'''Bumblebee:''' "Of hope."<br /><br />
'''Nightshade:''' "Of us Terrans...nay, Maltos."<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*While battling Mandroid, Twitch uses her arm cannon to propel herself forward to attack Mandroid with increased momentum, Megatron used this same move while battling the Seekers back in "[[Age of Evolution, Part 1]]".<br />
*Quintus once again refers to the Maltos as the "Legacy of Hope", as he first did back in "[[Secret Legacy, Part 1]]".<br />
*The last lines of the season are Robby telling Mo he thinks he loves it in Witwicky and her agreeing; this mimics the last lines of "[[Secret Legacy, Part 2]]", which was the other way around.<br />
*This episode marks the debut of the [[Terran]] insignia in the series.<br />
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===Transformers references===<br />
*Schloder yells "Rescue Bots to the rescue!", a paraphrasing of [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]'s catchphrase from the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' cartoon.<br />
*Hardtop's horn plays the classic "[[theme song|Ro-bots in dis-guise!]]" melody.<br />
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===Trivia===<br />
* Like previous two-parters, most online distribution platforms, such as [[Paramount+]], do not list this episode separately from Part 2, instead choosing to combine both parts into a single 44-minute video.<br />
* According to storyboard artist [[India Swift]], the resurrection sequence was actually animated to sync up with "[[The Touch]]", as the showrunners had hoped to license the song for the episode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The last bit with all of the Transformers being resurrected was actually timed to ‘The Touch’ by Stan Bush, in case we could get it for the finale!|link=https://www.tumblr.com/oldswifty/725026399658885120/here-is-pt3-of-the-earthspark-finale-big-spoilers|name=India Swift|site=Tumblr|year=2023|month=08|day=07}}</ref><br />
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===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Végső reményszikra, 2. rész'''" ("Final Spark of Hope, part 2")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 7]], 2023<br />
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'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Le dernier espoir, Partie 2'''" ("The Last Hope, Part 2")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 14]], 2023<br />
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'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''A Última Esperança, Parte 2'''" ("The Last Hope, Part 2")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
::*Twitch calling the Sharkticons "air sharks" is kept in English and treated as if that's their actual name instead of something she just came up with on the spot.<br />
::*Nightshade's line "Of us Terrans...nay, Maltos" is changed to an equivalent of "Of us Terrans...isn't it, Maltos?"<br />
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==Home video releases==<br />
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[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
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==References==<br />
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|image=Mandroidnewform.jpg<br />
|caption="We're gonna need a bigger Terran..."<br />
|prev=The Battle of Witwicky<br />
|next=The Last Hope, Part 2<br />
|title="The Last Hope, Part 1"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=25<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 20]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Dale Malinowski]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|director=[[Matthew Humphreys]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/XHFKDq41DcmbCexqIO33FTCo17_n9et2/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
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'''With Mandroid having returned more dangerous than ever, the Maltos are put on the defensive as they struggle to survive.'''<br />
<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
At the Malto farm, a portal crackles in the sky as the newly-returned and augmented [[Mandroid]] opens a panel in his new cybernetic body to reveal his face. When [[Karen Croft|Croft]] expresses surprise at his appearance, he reveals that by his clock he's gone for about a year. His henchmen, [[Blitzwave]] and [[Razor-Fin]], also swoop down from the portal and Mandroid explains that he liberated the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s' planet from their oppressors. When [[Twitch]] defiantly asserts they'll defeat Mandroid, he responds by draining [[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]]'s energon, putting the [[Decepticon]] in shutdown. Mandroid demands they turn over [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto|Mo]]'s [[cyber-sleeve]]s, at which point the Maltobots attack him, leaving him on the back foot long enough for the entire family to make a run for it. He sends the two Sharkticons after them, and when Croft asks pointedly about the changes Mandroid's control device seems to be making to her, he invites her to meet him at the [[space bridge]].<br />
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As the Maltos flee through the woods, the pursuing Sharkticons bring trees down ahead of them. The Maltobots attempt to avoid the falling trees, but in the process, [[Alex Malto|Alex]] and [[Dot Malto|Dot]] are thrown into the air and Razor-Fin swallows them whole. The shocked kids have no choice but to continue their flight, lest Robby and Mo be captured. The Sharkicons manage to catch up while they're still trying to formulate a plan, and a rocket from the pair sends [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]], [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] and [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] plummeting down a waterfall. [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] and [[Twitch]] attempt an aerial escape with Robby and Mo until Mandroid shoots them down. A fight ensues, with the four Maltos managing to overcome the two Sharkticons. However, Mandroid knocks Nightshade and Twitch aside, seizing the two humans and draining the energy from their cyber-sleeves before tossing them into Razor-Fin's mouth. Blitzwave blasts the remaining pair with missiles as the evil trio depart. The pair dig themselves out of the rubble and Nightshade attempts to raise the spirits of a now-despondent Twitch.<br />
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[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jon Schloder|Schloder]] are playing a card game in a G.H.O.S.T. cell. [[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] accuses Bee of cheating just before the power cuts out. Twitch and Nightshade make quick work of the [[Ghoid]] guards and cut the power to Bee and Schloder's cell, before Twitch insists they free the Decepticons as well, given G.H.O.S.T. has not turned out to be all that was promised. Schloder announces G.H.O.S.T. is finished, dramatically pulling off his badge, but the kids have already deactivated all of the cells. They attempt to talk the 'Cons into helping fight Mandroid, but the former prisoners aren't interested and depart. The remaining group head to the space bridge, where they spy on Croft and Mandroid. The latter explains that Croft's scarring is due to an infusion of [[energon]] from the badge controller. He activates the space bridge to demonstrate how it can be weaponized to target energon, causing Croft's skin to slowly decay until a burst of energy leaps from the bridge to her, killing her outright. Mandroid intends to power up the bridge, which will allow him to eliminate every energon-based being on the planet. Twitch has to restrain Schloder as they come up with a counter-plan, but his rage at the death of his sister causes him to charge Mandroid regardless. Nightshade uses their [[hologram emitter]] to cover Schloder by creating an army of fakes of themself, as the others join the bum rush. Bumblebee makes it to the space bridge, but Mandroid attacks him before he can make the required changes, swiftly overcoming the Autobot. Twitch and Nightshade attempt to come to Bee's rescue, leading to Mandroid impaling Nightshade with his spear...but then the hologram fades, revealing it's actually the unharmed Schloder, who blasts Mandroid and takes possession of the spear. Everyone piles through the space bridge to escape, but as Twitch leaps, she spots the four human members of the Malto family, unconscious and wired into the tangle of mechanical vines linked to the bridge.<br />
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Twitch lands on the other side of the space bridge link and Bee blasts the receiving pad, shutting down the portal. She quickly explains to the others what she saw, but before they can formulate a rescue plan, the ground shakes and a huge edifice rises from the ground, topped with the space bridge and Mandroid himself.<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (4)<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (5)<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (19)<br />
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|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (3)<br />
*[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] (11)<br />
*[[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] (21)<br />
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (22)<br />
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] (23)<br />
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (24)<br />
*[[Skullcruncher (ES)|Skullcruncher]] (25)<br />
*[[Bombshell (ES)|Bombshell]] (26)<br />
*[[Shrapnel (ES)|Shrapnel]] (27)<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] (1)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (7)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (14)<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (15)<br />
*[[Alex Malto]] (16)<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] (20)<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (8)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (9)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (10)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (12)<br />
*[[Twitch]] (13)<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*[[Ghoid]]s (2)<br />
*[[Mandroid]] (6)<br />
*[[Blitzwave]] (17)<br />
*[[Razor-Fin]] (18)<br />
}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Ugh, a foul stench."<br /><br />
"I wonder how they taste."<br />
:—'''Razor-Fin''' and '''Blitzwave''' eye up the humans.<br />
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"Twitch, you are capable of lighting our darkest hour. Shine, and I will follow you anywhere."<br />
:—'''Nightshade''' encourages their sister.<br />
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"Please, don't give up on Earth."<br /><br />
"Earth ain't exactly been home to us."<br />
:—'''Twitch''' is unsuccessful in convincing '''Breakdown''' to help.<br />
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"This is for my sister."<br />
:—'''Schloder''' out for revenge.<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*As with the previous episode, this picks up where the previous one left off.<br />
*Nightshade's hologram emitter was previously seen being brought into G.H.O.S.T. HQ by Bumblebee during his infiltration in "[[Stowed Away, Stowaways]]".<br />
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===Transformers references===<br />
*Although Mandroid doesn't name the oppressors he freed the Sharkticons from, previous ''Transformers'' series have traditionally depicted the species as servants of the [[Quintesson]]s. A sign of things to come, perhaps...?<br />
*Nightshade tells Twitch that she can light their [[darkest hour]].<br />
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===Real-world references===<br />
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===Errors===<br />
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===Trivia===<br />
* Like previous two-parters, most online distribution platforms, such as [[Paramount+]], do not list this episode separately from Part 2, instead choosing to combine both parts into a single 44-minute video.<br />
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===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Végső reményszikra, 1. rész'''" ("Final Spark of Hope, part 1")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 1]], 2023<br />
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'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Le dernier espoir, Partie 1'''" ("The Last Hope, Part 1")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 8]], 2023<br />
::*The vocal effect applied on Soundwave's voice is different from the one used in other episodes.<br />
::*Breakdown is dubbed by [[Arthur Pestel]] instead of [[Denis Maréchal]], his voice in [[Security Protocols]]. Denis Maréchal will only be back for season 2.<br />
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'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''A Última Esperança, Parte 1'''" ("The Last Hope, Part 1")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
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==Home video releases==<br />
{{homevidnote}}<br />
;DVD<br />
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
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[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Battle_of_Witwicky&diff=1787668The Battle of Witwicky2024-09-26T20:00:05Z<p>B-Master2020: </p>
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|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 24<br />
|image=TheBattleofWitwickyThumbnail.jpg<br />
|caption="Taking the children was a bad move."<br />
|prev=Stowed Away, Stowaways<br />
|next=The Last Hope, Part 1<br />
|title="The Battle of Witwicky"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=24<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 20]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Mae Catt]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|director=[[Sebastian Montes]], [[Alex Kwan]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/Y6j_lgoqByw0V0saoDvo55HwhnIjeeKw/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
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'''With Agent Croft now moving against them, the Malto family and their allies gather to make their last stand.'''<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[Mandroid]] finds [[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] overseeing cleanup around the still-active [[space bridge]]. He informs her that he's found a cure for his condition and presents her with a new device — one which, as he demonstrates, will give her power over anyone or anything wearing a [[G.H.O.S.T.]] badge. She immediately tries to turn the tables by slapping a badge on Mandroid, but he catches her arm and dangles her in the air, telling her that she should be focusing on the Malto offspring. Making changes to the space bridge settings, he tosses Croft aside and, despite her protests that it's untested, walks through.<br />
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Elsewhere, [[Robby Malto|Robby]], [[Twitch]], [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] and [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] are fleeing from [[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] through a corn field. Robby observes that the 'Con is wearing a badge like the one Mandroid used to control [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]], shortly before Shockwave shoots down Nightshade and menaces them, but after a brief fight, the Maltos again attempt to get away. Back at the farm, Hashtag is desperately trying to reestablish communications with the others, when [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] points out that the system is tracking them and they're heading into [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]]. The townsfolk flee as Shockwave fires wildly at the Maltos, however one of the townsfolk is an undercover G.H.O.S.T. agent who calls HQ to raise the alarm. G.H.O.S.T. starts mobilizing, with an agent briefing [[Dot Malto]]. The Maltos manage to take Shockwave down once [[Mo Malto|Mo]] slices the cable to his arm cannon, but the celebrating team is quickly surrounded by G.H.O.S.T. agents. One of the agents panics and fires a rocket, which Thrash deflects, resulting it it instead hitting the road in front of Dot's truck, creating a crater that she crashes into. [[Alex Malto|Alex]] arrives and goes to help her, but she instead tells him to go aid the kids. With Alex's help, the Maltos are able to get away bar Dot, who's surrounded by agents.<br />
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Back at the farm, Nightshade thinks they can safely remove Mandroid's control tech from Shockwave, though Twitch believes the Decepticon will still turn on them. Hashtag argues that as she knows what it's like to be controlled by Mandroid, and Jawbreaker points out that helping Shockwave is what Dot would have wanted. Thrash laments that maybe the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s have permanently ruined things with their war, but both Alex and Twitch refute that logic. Shockwave reactivates, but he's only interested in getting revenge on Croft — as it turns out, Hashtag discovers that G.H.O.S.T. has placed a communications blackout on Witwicky, so they can't get help in going after the clandestine organization. Shockwave shows her a subspace frequency to use to try to get around the block, but as she's doing that, Croft arrives at the farm with Dot. Alex intercepts them at the door and Croft invites herself into the house, hoping to meet the rest of the family. The two parents try to play along with her, and Alex makes the excuse that the kids are at a friend's place, stepping out to go "pick them up", only to find a troop of [[Ghoid]]s outside the house.<br />
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In the Dugout, the kids resolve to fight their way out if necessary. Croft delivers an ultimatum to Dot to turn the Maltobots over to G.H.O.S.T., which Dot doesn't take kindly to and, as the bots crash out of the barn to battle the Ghoids, Dot and Croft start their own fight in the house. The battle outside is going so-so when reinforcements arrive in the form of [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]], [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]], [[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]], [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] and [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]], who received Hashtag's distress call. Dot kicks Croft out through the front door, and once the agent sees the comprehensive pounding her forces are undergoing outside, she goes to make an escape. A G.H.O.S.T. truck pulls up, only for Optimus to smash it with his axe. The Autobots surround Croft and Optimus demands she stand down, but instead she pulls out the device Mandroid gave her earlier and activates it. To her surprise, it attaches itself to the back of her hand and as the Autobots around her collapse, glowing lines appear over her skin. The Ghoids begin picking themselves up, restraining Shockwave and surrounding the Maltos. Dot tries to reason with Croft to no avail, but to the surprise of everyone present, clouds start gathering overhead. A portal opens in the sky and through it comes a monstrous robotic figure that speaks in the voice of Mandroid...<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (16)<br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (18)<br />
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (19)<br />
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (20)<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (21)<br />
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|c2=<br />
*[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] (8)<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (17)<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] (1)<br />
*[[Mandroid]] (3)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (5)<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (10)<br />
*Plainclothes G.H.O.S.T. agent (12)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (13)<br />
*G.H.O.S.T. agents (14)<br />
*[[Alex Malto]] (15)<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (4)<br />
*[[Twitch]] (6)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (7)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (9)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (11)<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*[[Ghoid]]s (2)<br />
}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"We never should have been fighting in town like that anyway. If we hadn't, maybe mom—"<br /><br />
"No, your mother stayed behind so we could be safe. You're learning the world is a complicated place, and what is good or just isn't always easy. But your mother and I, we will always be proud of you for trying."<br />
:—'''Thrash''' gets some encouragement from '''Alex'''.<br />
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"Shockwave."<br /><br />
"Megatron."<br /><br />
"Clever using the old Decepticon emergency line."<br /><br />
"I think you mean 'ingenious'."<br />
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Shockwave''' are reunited.<br />
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"All you Cybertronians do is destroy each other. I'll be lucky if there's anything left of your miserable planet to conquer!"<br />
:—'''Croft''' in full supervillain mode.<br />
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"Ahh... home sweet home."<br />
:—'''Mandroid''' in his new, ''way'' creepier body.<br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*This episode picks up right where the previous one left off, with Robby, Twitch, Thrash and Nightshade being menaced by Shockwave.<br />
*The Terrans' opinions on what to do with Shockwave are all shaped by their past experiences. Twitch still assumes Shockwave will attack them as he did back in "[[Warzone]]"; Nightshade thinks Shockwave should be given another chance thanks to their experience with [[Tarantulas (ES)|Tarantulas]] in "[[Missed Connection]]"; and Hashtag can sympathize with being under Mandroid's control, as happened to her in "[[Home, Part 2]]".<br />
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===Transformers references===<br />
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===Errors===<br />
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===Trivia===<br />
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===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Kereszttűzben'''" ("In a Crossfire")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 30]], 2023<br />
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'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''La bataille de Witwicky'''" ("The Battle of Witwicky")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 7]], 2023<br />
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'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''A Batalha de Witwicky'''" ("The Battle of Witwicky")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
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==Home video releases==<br />
{{homevidnote}}<br />
;DVD<br />
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
<br />
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=The_Last_Hope,_Part_2&diff=1787666The Last Hope, Part 22024-09-26T19:56:38Z<p>B-Master2020: Using new quote from TF One.</p>
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 26<br />
|image=TheLastHopePart2Thumbnail.jpg<br />
|caption="I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''IN MY WAY!'''"<br />
|prev=The Last Hope, Part 1<br />
|next=Aftermath (ES episode)<br />
|title="The Last Hope, Part 2"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=26<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 20]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Dale Malinowski]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|director=[[J.J. Conway]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/XHFKDq41DcmbCexqIO33FTCo17_n9et2/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
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'''With time of the essence, the Terrans unite to bring down Mandroid's superweapon and save their family.'''<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[Twitch]], [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] and [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] stare up at the huge structure topped with the [[space bridge]], which [[Mandroid]] intends to use to wipe out [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and [[Terran]] alike. Together with [[Jon Schloder|Schloder]], they resolve to do all they can to stop the maniac's plan and head off towards the tower.<br />
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Mandroid notes that his weapon still needs to finish charging, as it draws power from [[Mo Malto|Mo]] and [[Robby Malto|Robby]]'s [[cyber-sleeve]]s. He orders [[Blitzwave]] and [[Razor-Fin]] to guard the spire, and begins to put his other defense plan into action, activating his badge controller. As Bumblebee drives along, he is suddenly rammed from the side by the mind-controlled [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], sending him tumbling. Fortunately both he and Schloder survive the experience, but as Nightshade and Twitch help them up, [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] drives into view, her eyes similarly glowing white. The group flees to the railyard to hide, pursued by the two Mandroid-controlled Autobots. During the resulting fight, Mandroid's spear is knocked from Nightshade's hands and under a train, leading Bumblebee to attempt to take on Optimus while the others retrieve it. Schloder grabs the spear, but the trio soon find themselves pursued by Elita-1. Schloder is knocked unconscious during the chase, and Twitch ends up pinned under fallen containers. With Elita-1 closing in, all seems lost, until Nightshade drops a crane on her and uses the spear to drain her energon. They're then able to help Bumblebee against Optimus, but the Autobot leader still proves more than a match. Before he can finish them, the tide turns as [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]], [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] and [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] return to join the fight. Together, they keep him busy long enough for Twitch to use the spear on him. After the newcomers are filled in on current events, the group once again heads for Mandroid's fortress.<br />
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At the end of a bridge, they're again abruptly stopped by [[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]], and their retreat is cut off by a wall of flame produced by [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]. Bumblebee and Schloder stay to keep the Autobots busy, while the Terrans fly off to face Mandroid himself. As they near the spire, they again come under fire, this time from the Sharkticons. While Jawbreaker, Nightshade and Hashtag keep them busy, Twitch and Thrash fly up the tower. Twitch confronts Mandroid directly as a distraction while Thrash sneaks up to the space bridge, but he proves unfazed by the Terran. Instead, Mandroid holds up his badge controller and [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] flies into view. Transforming, Megatron knocks Twitch down and aims his [[fusion cannon]] at her. Thrash frantically tells Twitch to fly, giving away his position but giving Twitch the opportunity she needs to escape. Locked in combat with Mandroid, Thrash tries to point out that the scientist has turned himself into exactly what he hates, but his arguments fall on deaf ears, as do Twitch's attempts to break Megatron free of his control. As a swarm of Megatron's missiles close in on Twitch, they're countered by a barrage from the other direction — [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] has arrived with the rest of the Decepticons and some [[G.H.O.S.T.]] agents, having heard what they did for the other Decepticons and deciding to join the fight.<br />
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Twitch heads back to confront Mandroid with Thrash, and the pair are able to overcome their foe, but he responds by announcing the end of the age of Transformers, bringing the space bridge weapon online. A blast of energy is unleashed, and every Autobot, Decepticon, Terran and Sharkticon drops to the ground. The energy sweeps around [[Earth]], and Mandroid triumphantly laughs that the world is finally free of "those monsters" before falling silent. Twitch is the only one to survive, partially shielded from the blast thanks to Thrash throwing himself on her to protect her, and breaks down in tears. The human members of the Malto family regain consciousness and free themselves from Mandroid's device, only to see what Mandroid has done. They too begin to mourn, but when [[Robby Malto|Robby]]'s cyber-sleeve glows at his tears, he realizes he and Mo can use the power of [[Quintus Prime]] to heal everyone. Sitting on Mandroid's throne, the kids touch their sleeves together and the [[Emberstone]] appears between them. Quintus's power runs through Mandroid's device and then across the planet, restoring the Transformers to life. The Malto family, back together again, embrace as Quintus projects a huge [[insignia]] above the spire, one which the family identifies as their own. As they leave, Robby and Mo agree that they love it in [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]].<br />
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==Featured characters==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (3)<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (10)<br />
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (11)<br />
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (15)<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (16)<br />
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (17)<br />
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|c2=<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (18)<br />
*[[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] (19)<br />
*[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] (20)<br />
*[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] (21)<br />
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (22)<br />
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (23)<br />
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] (24)<br />
*[[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] (26)<br />
*[[Shockwave (ES)|Shockwave]] (31)<br />
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|c3=<br />
*[[Jon Schloder]] (4)<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (6)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (7)<br />
*[[Rosato|Agent Rosato]] (27)<br />
*[[Conway|Agent Conway]] (28)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (29)<br />
*[[Alex Malto]] (30)<br />
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|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Twitch]] (1)<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (2)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (12)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (13)<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (14)<br />
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|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*[[Mandroid]] (5)<br />
*[[Blitzwave]] (8)<br />
*[[Razor-Fin]] (9)<br />
*[[Fluffy Ears]] (32)<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]] (33)<br />
}}<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"How do we stop Mandroid now?"<br /><br />
"We fight. Every Cybertronian on Earth is counting on us, and so is our family."<br />
:—'''Twitch''' and '''Nightshade'''<br />
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"I'll be honest. We don't stand much chance against Mandroid, but we're their last hope. What do you say?"<br />
:—'''Twitch''' gives a stirring if not completely optimistic speech.<br />
<br />
<br />
"Starscream?!"<br /><br />
"The news spread quickly of your—"<br /><br />
"Awthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!"<br /><br />
"Yes! OK! That's enough... affection."<br />
:—'''Twitch''' welcomes '''Starscream''' to the battle.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Jawbreaker:''' "Wow. It's like a symbol..."<br /><br />
'''Bumblebee:''' "Of hope."<br /><br />
'''Nightshade:''' "Of us Terrans...nay, Maltos."<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
*While battling Mandroid, Twitch uses her arm cannon to propel herself forward to attack Mandroid with increased momentum, Megatron used this same move while battling the Seekers back in "[[Age of Evolution, Part 1]]".<br />
*Quintus once again refers to the Maltos as the "Legacy of Hope", as he first did back in "[[Secret Legacy, Part 1]]".<br />
*The last lines of the season are Robby telling Mo he thinks he loves it in Witwicky and her agreeing; this mimics the last lines of "[[Secret Legacy, Part 2]]", which was the other way around.<br />
*This episode marks the debut of the [[Terran]] insignia in the series.<br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
*Schloder yells "Rescue Bots to the rescue!", a paraphrasing of [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]'s catchphrase from the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' cartoon.<br />
*Hardtop's horn plays the classic "[[theme song|Ro-bots in dis-guise!]]" melody.<br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
* Like previous two-parters, most online distribution platforms, such as [[Paramount+]], do not list this episode separately from Part 2, instead choosing to combine both parts into a single 44-minute video.<br />
* According to storyboard artist [[India Swift]], the resurrection sequence was actually animated to sync up with "[[The Touch]]", as the showrunners had hoped to license the song for the episode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The last bit with all of the Transformers being resurrected was actually timed to ‘The Touch’ by Stan Bush, in case we could get it for the finale!|link=https://www.tumblr.com/oldswifty/725026399658885120/here-is-pt3-of-the-earthspark-finale-big-spoilers|name=India Swift|site=Tumblr|year=2023|month=08|day=07}}</ref><br />
<br />
===Foreign localization===<br />
'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Végső reményszikra, 2. rész'''" ("Final Spark of Hope, part 2")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 7]], 2023<br />
<br />
'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Le dernier espoir, Partie 2'''" ("The Last Hope, Part 2")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 14]], 2023<br />
<br />
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''A Última Esperança, Parte 2'''" ("The Last Hope, Part 2")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
::*Twitch calling the Sharkticons "air sharks" is kept in English and treated as if that's their actual name instead of something she just came up with on the spot.<br />
::*Nightshade's line "Of us Terrans...nay, Maltos" is changed to an equivalent of "Of us Terrans...isn't it, Maltos?"<br />
<br />
==Home video releases==<br />
{{homevidnote}}<br />
;DVD<br />
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
{{epstub}}<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Last Hope, Part 2}}<br />
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 20<br />
|image=DisarmedThumbnail.jpg<br />
|caption=''Gentlemen,... BEHOLD! The Matrix of Leadership!''<br />
|prev=A Stygi Situation<br />
|next=What Dwells Within<br />
|title="Disarmed"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=20<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 6]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Maasai Singleton]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|director=[[Matthew Humphreys]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/L_6JViEB4NriVUXCdYdjngeHJXzF4oU5/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Robby's attempt to learn more about his cyber-sleeve attracts the attention of Mandroid, who wants the technology for himself.'''<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
In the [[G.H.O.S.T.]] base deep under [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] marks off another day of captivity. Meanwhile, [[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] explores the nearby tunnels looking for a way to break his brother out. At the [[Witwicky Ranger Station]], [[Dot Malto]] puzzles to [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] over the energon readings she's been getting. As they observe the signal getting closer, a nearby boulder is pushed aside and Swindle emerges from the ground. The Decepticon makes a run for it when he spies Optimus and Dot, who give chase. Swindle takes the opportunity to fire on Dot during the pursuit, reasoning that Optimus will be forced to protect her, and one of his shots hits the back of Dot's truck where [[Robby Malto|Robby]] is riding. Robby, however, is unharmed due to an energy shield produced by his [[cyber-sleeve]]. Swindle makes a desperate attempt to attack Prime, only to have a [[restraining bolt]] slapped on him. While Dot is upset Robby put himself in harm's way, Robby's enthused by the new "cybershield" ability he's gained, which Optimus believes is a product of the power of [[Quintus Prime]].<br />
<br />
Optimus takes the Maltos to [[G.H.O.S.T.]] HQ where [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] scans Robby and [[Mo Malto|Mo]] using [[Teletraan I (ES)|Teletraan I]]. The sleeves turn out to be ancient Cybertronian technology which Optimus likens to the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Retelling the story of how he was once Orion Pax until he had the Matrix bestowed on him, Optimus wonders what the future holds for the two kids.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, [[Karen Croft|Croft]] finds [[Mandroid]] in a sorry state in his lab. Mandroid insists he needs to tend to his deteriorating condition before he can provide G.H.O.S.T. with any new technology, so she gives him access to G.H.O.S.T.'s systems. He's able to use the systems to access the Autobot database and spy on the discussion Optimus is having, leading him to learn about the cyber-sleeves and the [[Emberstone]] that granted them to the kids. Though Dot has misgivings about the kids endangering themselves, Optimus believes his guidance will help them master their powers. Mandroid reasons that studying the cyber-sleeves will allow him to heal himself and begins plotting.<br />
<br />
In the recroom, the Terrans and Robby spar with simulated [[Arachnamech]]s. Watching remotely, Mandroid triggers interference in Wheeljack's systems to have Optimus called away. Robby has [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] turn up the difficulty on the recroom, at which point Mandroid invades the control system and starts making his own changes. The simulation switches to the [[space bridge]] battleground and a simulated [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] appears in front of the kids. They manage to evade him, but Robby realizes that the only way to shut down the simulation is to get Hashtag to the distant physical console. Elsewhere Optimus finds Croft has beaten him to the glitch Wheeljack reported, and she insists she's handling it. While Hashtag races for the console, the rest of the kids keep Megatron distracted, until Mandroid juices up the simulated Megatron who is able to knock everyone flying. Hashtag fights to shut down the simulation as Megatron batters at Robby's cybershield, and Robby's appeal to Quintus Prime results in the cyber-sleeve giving him a towering energon form. Robby's initially able to use his new form to fight back against Megatron until the sim Decepticon gets the upper hand. Fortunately at this point Hashtag regains control of the simulation, and Robby is able to deck Megatron, sending a surge of green energy through the systems. Alerted, Wheeljack and Dot break into the now-inactive recroom to find Robby lying limp on the floor. As Dot holds him, Mo takes his hand and her own cyber-sleeve glows, bringing Robby back to life. Though Robby's alive again, the Terrans realize that they can no long feel each other's emotions as the emotional link has been severed.<br />
<br />
Croft finds Mandroid in his lab and chews him out for the damage to G.H.O.S.T.'s systems. Mandroid, however, reveals he's learned the key to accomplishing their plans and asks her to bring him the Emberstone.<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in Flashbacks.)<br><br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h4=[[Autobots]]s||c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (3)<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (12)<br />
|h4=[[Decepticons]]s||c2=<br />
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (1)<br />
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (2)<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (16)<br />
|h4=[[Humans]]s||c3=<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (4)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (5)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (6)<br />
*[[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] (14)<br />
*[[Mandroid]] (15)<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (7)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (8) <br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (9)<br />
*[[Twitch]] (10)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (11)<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*''[[Quintus Prime]]'' (13)<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
"Look at me, you are my heart walking outside my chest. I need you to stay safe."<br />
:—'''Dot''' impresses on Robby how much she does not want him fighting Decepticons.<br />
<br />
<br />
''(blares horn)'' "Don't act like I'm not here! ... Rude."<br />
:—'''Swindle''' ruins a perfectly good moment.<br />
<br />
<br />
"In my darkest hour, Quintus give me power!"<br />
:—'''Robby''' calls on Quintus Prime.<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
* Hashtag's time under Mandroid's control in "[[Home, Part 2]]" is recalled when she finds herself forced out of G.H.O.S.T.'s systems, courtesy of Mandroid, when she tries to shut down the simulation.<br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
[[File:Disarmed-TheThirteen.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]<br />
* As is the norm at this point, Optimus Prime began as the humble Orion Pax, although his past as a manual labourer specifically evokes his backstory in the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". The idea that Orion received the Matrix from a Prime—specifically, what appears to be a version of Alpha Trion—has its roots in the episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]", which established that Trion had safeguarded the Matrix for eons, waiting for a 'bot worthy of carrying the artifact; this plot beat also made its way into the "[[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]]" continuity and the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' cartoon.<br />
* Optimus Prime's brief flashback features our first look at the [[Thirteen]] original Transformers of this universe. As evidenced by the apparent lack of [[Micronus Prime]], the Primes either don't match up to the traditional roster introduced in ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]'', or else they've been drastically redesigned. However, each member of the Thirteen is shown holding one object or weapon, many of which correspond to a pre-existing [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]]. Recognizable artifacts include what might be the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'s [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]], the [[Matrix of Leadership]], held by what appears to be a version of [[Alpha Trion (disambiguation)|Alpha Trion]], the [[Enigma of Combination]], the [[Triptych Mask]], what may be [[Amalgamous Prime]] holding the [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] as it appeared in ''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|#34]], and the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. The other artifacts and their bearers are too abstract to draw any concrete connections, although the two 'bots on the far right are ''probably'' meant to be incarnations of [[Liege Maximo]] and [[Vector Prime]].<br />
* The virtual Megatron simulation sports a retractable purple [[Energon mace]], as Megatron originally did in the G1 episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". We'll see in later episodes the actual Megatron does also have this weapon.<br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] and [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] mispronounce Teletraan I as "Tele'''TRON''' One", an error first seen in the franchise in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and later repeated (solely by [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]) in ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]''. This is later corrected when [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus]] and [[Karen Croft|Agent Croft]] pronounce it "Tele'''TRAN''' One" in "[[Stowed Away, Stowaways]]".<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
<br />
===Foreign localization===<br />
'''German'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Entwaffnet'''" ("Disarmed")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
<br />
'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Hatástalanítás'''" ("Disarmament")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 16]], 2023<br />
<br />
'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Désarmé'''" ("Disarmed")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 23]], 2023<br />
::*For the first time in the franchise, the dub choses to use the name ''Matrice de création'' ("Matrix of Creation") instead of ''Matrice du commandement'' ("Matrix of Leadership").<br />
::*Also for the first time, the names ''Teletraan I'' and ''Orion Pax'' are pronounced the English way, keeping the "one" in English and not pronouncing the "an" and "on" sounds the French way. <br />
<br />
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Desarmado'''" ("Disarmed")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
<br />
==Home video releases==<br />
{{homevidnote}}<br />
;DVD<br />
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
<br />
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<div>{{episode|<br />
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 20<br />
|image=DisarmedThumbnail.jpg<br />
|caption=''Gentlemen,... BEHOLD! The Matrix of Leadership!''<br />
|prev=A Stygi Situation<br />
|next=What Dwells Within<br />
|title="Disarmed"<br />
|season=1<br />
|season ep=20<br />
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]] (Paramount+)<br>[[April 6]], [[2024]] (Nickelodeon)<br />
|production company=[[Entertainment One]]<br />[[Nickelodeon]]<br />
|writer=[[Maasai Singleton]]<br />
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]<br />
|director=[[Matthew Humphreys]]<br />
|video=https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/L_6JViEB4NriVUXCdYdjngeHJXzF4oU5/<br />
|videosite=Paramount+<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Robby's attempt to learn more about his cyber-sleeve attracts the attention of Mandroid, who wants the technology for himself.'''<br />
==Synopsis==<br />
In the [[G.H.O.S.T.]] base deep under [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]], [[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] marks off another day of captivity. Meanwhile, [[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] explores the nearby tunnels looking for a way to break his brother out. At the [[Witwicky Ranger Station]], [[Dot Malto]] puzzles to [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] over the energon readings she's been getting. As they observe the signal getting closer, a nearby boulder is pushed aside and Swindle emerges from the ground. The Decepticon makes a run for it when he spies Optimus and Dot, who give chase. Swindle takes the opportunity to fire on Dot during the pursuit, reasoning that Optimus will be forced to protect her, and one of his shots hits the back of Dot's truck where [[Robby Malto|Robby]] is riding. Robby, however, is unharmed due to an energy shield produced by his [[cyber-sleeve]]. Swindle makes a desperate attempt to attack Prime, only to have a [[restraining bolt]] slapped on him. While Dot is upset Robby put himself in harm's way, Robby's enthused by the new "cybershield" ability he's gained, which Optimus believes is a product of the power of [[Quintus Prime]].<br />
<br />
Optimus takes the Maltos to [[G.H.O.S.T.]] HQ where [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] scans Robby and [[Mo Malto|Mo]] using [[Teletraan I (ES)|Teletraan I]]. The sleeves turn out to be ancient Cybertronian technology which Optimus likens to the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Retelling the story of how he was once Orion Pax until he had the Matrix bestowed on him, Optimus wonders what the future holds for the two kids.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile [[Karen Croft|Croft]] finds [[Mandroid]] in a sorry state in his lab. Mandroid insists he needs to tend to his deteriorating condition before he can provide G.H.O.S.T. with any new technology, so she gives him access to G.H.O.S.T.'s systems. He's able to use the systems to access the Autobot database and spy on the discussion Optimus is having, leading him to learn about the cyber-sleeves and the [[Emberstone]] that granted them to the kids. Though Dot has misgivings about the kids endangering themselves, Optimus believes his guidance will help them master their powers. Mandroid reasons that studying the cyber-sleeves will allow him to heal himself and begins plotting.<br />
<br />
In the recroom, the Terrans and Robby spar with simulated [[Arachnamech]]s. Watching remotely, Mandroid triggers interference in Wheeljack's systems to have Optimus called away. Robby has [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] turn up the difficulty on the recroom, at which point Mandroid invades the control system and starts making his own changes. The simulation switches to the [[space bridge]] battleground and a simulated [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] appears in front of the kids. They manage to evade him, but Robby realizes that the only way to shut down the simulation is to get Hashtag to the distant physical console. Elsewhere Optimus finds Croft has beaten him to the glitch Wheeljack reported, and she insists she's handling it. While Hashtag races for the console, the rest of the kids keep Megatron distracted, until Mandroid juices up the simulated Megatron who is able to knock everyone flying. Hashtag fights to shut down the simulation as Megatron batters at Robby's cybershield, and Robby's appeal to Quintus Prime results in the cyber-sleeve giving him a towering energon form. Robby's initially able to use his new form to fight back against Megatron until the sim Decepticon gets the upper hand. Fortunately at this point Hashtag regains control of the simulation, and Robby is able to deck Megatron, sending a surge of green energy through the systems. Alerted, Wheeljack and Dot break into the now-inactive recroom to find Robby lying limp on the floor. As Dot holds him, Mo takes his hand and her own cyber-sleeve glows, bringing Robby back to life. Though Robby's alive again, the Terrans realize that they can no long feel each other's emotions as the emotional link has been severed.<br />
<br />
Croft finds Mandroid in his lab and chews him out for the damage to G.H.O.S.T.'s systems. Mandroid, however, reveals he's learned the key to accomplishing their plans and asks her to bring him the Emberstone.<br />
<br />
==Featured characters==<br />
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in Flashbacks.)<br><br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h4=[[Autobots]]s||c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (3)<br />
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (12)<br />
|h4=[[Decepticons]]s||c2=<br />
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (1)<br />
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (2)<br />
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (16)<br />
|h4=[[Humans]]s||c3=<br />
*[[Mo Malto]] (4)<br />
*[[Robby Malto]] (5)<br />
*[[Dot Malto]] (6)<br />
*[[Karen Croft|Executive Agent Croft]] (14)<br />
*[[Mandroid]] (15)<br />
|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=<br />
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (7)<br />
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (8) <br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (9)<br />
*[[Twitch]] (10)<br />
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (11)<br />
|h5=Others||c5=<br />
*''[[Quintus Prime]]'' (13)<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
"Look at me, you are my heart walking outside my chest. I need you to stay safe."<br />
:—'''Dot''' impresses on Robby how much she does not want him fighting Decepticons.<br />
<br />
<br />
''(blares horn)'' "Don't act like I'm not here! ... Rude."<br />
:—'''Swindle''' ruins a perfectly good moment.<br />
<br />
<br />
"In my darkest hour, Quintus give me power!"<br />
:—'''Robby''' calls on Quintus Prime.<br />
<br />
==Notes==<br />
===Continuity notes===<br />
* Hashtag's time under Mandroid's control in "[[Home, Part 2]]" is recalled when she finds herself forced out of G.H.O.S.T.'s systems, courtesy of Mandroid, when she tries to shut down the simulation.<br />
<br />
===Transformers references===<br />
[[File:Disarmed-TheThirteen.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]<br />
* As is the norm at this point, Optimus Prime began as the humble Orion Pax, although his past as a manual labourer specifically evokes his backstory in the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". The idea that Orion received the Matrix from a Prime—specifically, what appears to be a version of Alpha Trion—has its roots in the episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]", which established that Trion had safeguarded the Matrix for eons, waiting for a 'bot worthy of carrying the artifact; this plot beat also made its way into the "[[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]]" continuity and the ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' cartoon.<br />
* Optimus Prime's brief flashback features our first look at the [[Thirteen]] original Transformers of this universe. As evidenced by the apparent lack of [[Micronus Prime]], the Primes either don't match up to the traditional roster introduced in ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]'', or else they've been drastically redesigned. However, each member of the Thirteen is shown holding one object or weapon, many of which correspond to a pre-existing [[Artifacts of the Primes|artifact]]. Recognizable artifacts include what might be the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'s [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]], the [[Matrix of Leadership]], held by what appears to be a version of [[Alpha Trion (disambiguation)|Alpha Trion]], the [[Enigma of Combination]], the [[Triptych Mask]], what may be [[Amalgamous Prime]] holding the [[Transformation cog|Transformation Cog]] as it appeared in ''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|#34]], and the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. The other artifacts and their bearers are too abstract to draw any concrete connections, although the two 'bots on the far right are ''probably'' meant to be incarnations of [[Liege Maximo]] and [[Vector Prime]].<br />
* The virtual Megatron simulation sports a retractable purple [[Energon mace]], as Megatron originally did in the G1 episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]". We'll see in later episodes the actual Megatron does also have this weapon.<br />
<br />
===Real-world references===<br />
<br />
<br />
===Errors===<br />
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] and [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] mispronounce Teletraan I as "Tele'''TRON''' One", an error first seen in the franchise in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and later repeated (solely by [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]]) in ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]''. This is later corrected when [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus]] and [[Karen Croft|Agent Croft]] pronounce it "Tele'''TRAN''' One" in "[[Stowed Away, Stowaways]]".<br />
<br />
===Trivia===<br />
<br />
===Foreign localization===<br />
'''German'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Entwaffnet'''" ("Disarmed")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
<br />
'''Hungarian'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Hatástalanítás'''" ("Disarmament")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 16]], 2023<br />
<br />
'''French'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Désarmé'''" ("Disarmed")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 23]], 2023<br />
::*For the first time in the franchise, the dub choses to use the name ''Matrice de création'' ("Matrix of Creation") instead of ''Matrice du commandement'' ("Matrix of Leadership").<br />
::*Also for the first time, the names ''Teletraan I'' and ''Orion Pax'' are pronounced the English way, keeping the "one" in English and not pronouncing the "an" and "on" sounds the French way. <br />
<br />
'''Brazilian Portuguese'''<br />
:*''Title:'' "'''Desarmado'''" ("Disarmed")<br />
:*''Original airdate:'' [[July 29]], 2023<br />
<br />
==Home video releases==<br />
{{homevidnote}}<br />
;DVD<br />
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2024 — ''Transformers: EarthSpark'' - Season 1: Episodes 11-26 ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])<br><br />
<br />
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|caption=The motion picture you are about to see is an adaptation of the [[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]] story.<br>While artistic and historical license has been taken, we believe that this film is true to the essence, values and integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for [[fandom|millions of people worldwide]].<br />
|production companies=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br>[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]<br>Bayhem Films<br>[[Paramount Animation]]<br>New Republic Pictures<br />
|distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br />
|executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]<br>[[Zev Foreman]]<br>[[Olivier Dumont]]<br>[[Brian Oliver]]<br>[[B.J. Farmer]]<br>[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
|producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]<br>[[Tom DeSanto]]<br>[[Don Murphy]]<br>[[Michael Bay]]<br>[[Mark Vahradian]]<br>[[Aaron Dem]]<br />
|story by=[[Andrew Barrer]]<br>[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
|screenplay by=[[Eric Pearson]]<br>Andrew Barrer<br>Gabriel Ferrari<br />
|directed by=[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
|cinematography by=<br />
|edited by=<br />
|music by= [[Brian Tyler]]<br />
|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
|runtime=104 minutes<br />
|budget= $75 million <br />
|box office=<br />
|credits=Transformers One (film)/credits<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 a rare first-edition decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using [[jet pack]]s and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jet pack to save their coworker, but the chaos ends up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted to waste management duty, despite Orion sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. On the day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jet packs to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jet packs and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially the cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio gives chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty but then horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the Cybertronian fauna with a massive cannon blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do my wonders.]]<br />
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Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror, the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen lying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempts to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush, in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newborn Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]] and learn the city's garbage trains are actually transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs from four of the fallen Primes, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid spied on the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to wipe out the squad, allowing Orion and the others to escape. But he is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved.<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Along the path to Iacon, a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis... Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as Megatron crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as Megatron manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rallies behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble, to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''Transform and ROLL OUT!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, using a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave, and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan... until Orion and the miners leap into the fray and cut a swath through the incoming horde, armed with their jet packs and mining tools. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, and revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her head. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launch into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a very ''over-enthusiastic'' entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons are broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. D-16 grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. With this betrayal, he lets his dying friend fall, vowing he is ''done'' saving his friend from his mistakes, and Orion plummets into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16, insistent that there will be no more Primes, kills Sentinel by bisecting him with his hands. He then seizes Megatronus' cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes, who announce that Primus has deemed him worthy to carry the Matrix of Leadership. Orion is rebuilt, his spark restored, declared the newest of the Primes: "Optimus Prime", and sent rocketing to the surface in a blaze of blue light. <br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. Optimus ultimately triumphs in their fight, and, unwilling to kill his oldest friend, reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the surface. Megatron seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life: energon flows once again from the planet's core to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h1=Miners<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br><br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery. <ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above. <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127"—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity" <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate". <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[live-action film series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|counterpart]]: his helmet design (with its large "cheeks" and movable "antennae") bears a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. While other characters shorten his name to "Bee", he's never once referred to as "Bumblebee"—likewise taking after the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where that version of B-127 only gained the familiar name after landing on [[Earth]]. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|"Aligned" Bumblebee]]'s melee weapons in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to the [[Elita-One (Movie)|live-action incarnation of the character]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], the former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel combines his "Aligned" counterpart's blue and gold color scheme with the cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade from [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' Sentinel Prime]], while his battle mode is loosely inspired by Sentinel's [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' comic. He also has the knee details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin and shares some physical similiarities with [[Nominus Prime]], a comic original character from the IDW 2005 continuity who, coincidentally, was also depicted as a puppet leader and false Prime with a Cybertronian jet as alternate mode.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen, referred to only as the Primes in the film, are based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Vector, Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|Cybertron]]'', ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively. Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol, although it is far move obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|Generation 1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream's jet mode, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, Arcee, and Brawn have many details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. In particular, Ironhide and Soundwave transform into the vehicles modes designed by [[Emiliano Santalucia]] for their ''[[Studio Series]]'' toys. Soundwave's black sections on his upper thighs are based on the hinges on his [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Toys|original Generation 1 toy]].<br />
* Shockwave's alternate mode resembles that of his [[Shockwave (WFC)|counterpart]] from the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "War Dawn", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
*"The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'s'' "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from Generation 1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their Generation 1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattorshot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their ''Generation 2'' counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in one version of the English subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'' cartoon]] that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* After being knocked off the train and stranded on the surface, Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The notion of the Matrix of Leadership actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''. When Orion Pax ''does'' find the Matrix, it is hidden in the planet's core, evoking the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* Alpha Trion announces "All are one!" as he bequeaths the main quartet their new transformation cogs, a reference to the classic slogan "[['Til all are one]]!" originating from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentially, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did on his [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]].<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]]. However, his voice returns to normal before the film's end as he declares his allegiance to the newly-renamed Megatron.<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. Of course, Orion doesn't stay that way for long, as he's no stranger to [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|dying]] nor coming back to life in a more powerful form.<br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* When restoring Cybertron's Energon supply, Optimus holds the Matrix in the same pose Hot Rod holds it at the end of ''The Transformers: The Movie'' when transforming into Rodimus.<br />
* In the final scene, many miners gain details matching their Generation 1 selves after they receive their cogs. In particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and Jazz obtains the door-wings from his [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|original toy]].<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space to warn the Quintessons not to return. This continues the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending with Optimus "sending a message," introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]] and repeated in most of the sequels.<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
*Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his Generation 1 version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
* Megatron's last words to Optimus are "This isn't over Prime," bookending his line "It's over Prime" from [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 86 movie.]]<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=165 Just don't mention the Glee club around him...]<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* Mirage, with the colors and land-based vehicle mode of his [[Mirage (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]], appears on the leaderboard of the Iacon 5000, but one of the cogless miners is also clearly based on Generation 1 Mirage.<br />
* One of the cogless miners is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, a later scene in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album, ''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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===Changes before, during, and after production===<br />
* Although the broad story beats of ''One'' remained more or less consistent over the course of the film's development, the first draft—written before Josh Cooley's involvement—was a silly, joke-heavy script that was very different in tone from the final product. When first brought on to direct, Cooley pushed for a more serious treatment to bring the film closer in line to the usual tone of the ''Transformers'' franchise.<ref name="gizmodo">[https://gizmodo.com/transformers-one-director-interview-josh-cooley-easter-eggs-2000489187 ''Transformers One'' Director Josh Cooley Talks Lore, Easter Eggs, and Alternate Versions </ref><br />
* An early draft had a scene where Orion and D-16 played an arcade game together, which would've featured an 8-bit version of "The Touch". The gag was eventually dropped, although a different reference to the song made it into the final film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
* Another draft had D-16 as a gladiator, alluding to another part of the character's standard origin story, but ultimately this concept was cut for time. <ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* Originally, the film would've ended on a smash cut to the film's title, accompanied by a rendition of the classic ''Transformers'' [[theme song]]. However, Cooley decided that the scene would be overly self-referential, and instead [[Brian Tyler]] scored an original composition to close out the film.<ref name="gizmodo" /><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film are edited to cut away from Orion's "finger transformation" a few seconds earlier, as well as changing any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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==References==<br />
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==Directed by== <br />
*[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
==Screenplay by==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Pearson]] <br />
*[[Andrew Barrer]]<br />
*[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
}}<br />
==Story by== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*Andrew Barrer <br />
*Gabriel Ferrari<br />
}}<br />
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<center>Based on [[Hasbro]]’s [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] [[Trademark|™]] [[Toy|Action Figures]]</center><br />
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==Midcredit scene==<br />
==Produced by==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] p.g.a.<br />
*[[Tom Desanto]] & [[Don Murphy]]<br />
* [[Michael Bay]]<br />
*[[Mark Vahradian]] p.g.a.<br />
* [[Aaron Dem]] p.g.a.<br />
}}<br />
==Executive Producers==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Steven Speilberg]]<br />
*[[Zev Foreman]] <br />
*[[Olivier Dumont]]<br />
*[[Bradley J. Fisher]] <br />
*[[B.J. Farmer]] <br />
*[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
}}<br />
==Head of Cinematography==<br />
*[[Christopher Batty]]<br />
==Production Designer== <br />
*[[Jason Scheier]]<br />
==Editor== <br />
*[[Lynn Hobson]]<br />
==Head of Story== <br />
*[[Bobby Alcid Rubio]]<br />
==Character Designer==<br />
*[[Amy Beth Christenson]]<br />
==Art Director== <br />
*[[Gerald de Jesus]]<br />
==Music by== <br />
*[[Brian Tyler]]<br />
==Feature Animation by== <br />
*[[Industrial Light & Magic]], a [[Lucasfilm LTD.]] Company.<br />
==Visual Effects Supervisors== <br />
*[[Frazer Churchhill]] <br />
*[[Alex Prichard]]<br />
==Visual Effects Producers== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Fiona Chilton]] <br />
*[[Corinne Teng]]<br />
}}<br />
==Animation Supervisors== <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Stephen King]] <br />
*[[Kim Ooi]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==[[Paramount Pictures|Paramount Animation]] and Hasbro Present== <br />
In Association with [[New Republic Pictures]] <br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*A Don Murphy/Tom Desantos Production <br />
*A [[di Bonaventura Pictures]] Production <br />
*A [[Bay Films]] Production<br />
}}<br />
==Producers==<br />
===Executive Producer=== <br />
*[[Greg Moordain]]<br />
===Co-Producer=== <br />
*[[Cyrus Shaki-Khan]]<br />
===Associate Producer=== <br />
*[[Ian Jude Santa Ana]]<br />
==Production Manager== <br />
*[[Maureen Giblin]]<br />
<br />
==Voice Cast==<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] — [[Chris Hemsworth]]<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] — [[Brian Tyree Henry]]<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1 (One)]] — [[Scarlett Johansson]]<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] — [[Keegan-Michael Key]]<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] — [[Steve Buscemi]]<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] — [[Laurence Fishburne]]<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] — [[John Hamm]]<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] — [[Vanessa Liguori]]<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] — [[Jon Bailey]]<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] / [[Guard 2 (One)]] — [[Jason Konopisos]]<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] — [[Evan Michael Lee]]<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] — [[James Remar]]<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] — [[Isaac Singleton Jr.]]<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] / [[Guard 1 (One)|Guard 1]] — [[Steve Blum]]<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] / [[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] — [[Jinny Chung]]<br />
*[[Control Room Guys]] / [[PA System]] / [[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] — Josh Cooley<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] — [[Dillon Bryan]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Story==<br />
===Story Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kevin Adams]]<br />
*[[Matthias De Clercq]]<br />
*[[Micah Gunnell]]<br />
*[[Lewie Kerr]]<br />
*[[David Krentz]]<br />
*[[Joe Ksanders]]<br />
*[[Zhi Kang Lim]]<br />
*[[Ahmed Nasri]]<br />
*[[Dean Roberts]]<br />
*[[Adam Temple]]<br />
*[[Fabien Tong]]<br />
}}<br />
==Editorial==<br />
===Associate Editor===<br />
*[[Vivek Sharma]]<br />
===First Assistant Editor===<br />
*[[Noelleen Westcombe]]<br />
===Assistant Editor=== <br />
*[[Arin Mathern]]<br />
===Additional Associate Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Cynthia Horness]]<br />
*[[Alexander Wu]]<br />
*[[Anna Solorio-Catalano]]<br />
}}<br />
==Art Department==<br />
===Visual Development===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Adam Ely]]<br />
*[[Bryan Jimenez]]<br />
*[[Timothy Kallok]]<br />
*[[Yun Ling]]<br />
*[[Mario Pata]]<br />
*[[Josh Tonnesen]]<br />
*[[Kenny Vo]]<br />
}}<br />
===Character Designers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Evan Whitefield]]<br />
*[[Chris Voy]]<br />
}}<br />
==Layout==<br />
===Layout Lead===<br />
*[[Joshua Cordes]]<br />
===Layout Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Delano Athias]]<br />
*[[Duane Floch]]<br />
*[[Joshua Gridley]]<br />
*[[Thomas Meleingreau]]<br />
*[[Christin Marineau]]<br />
*[[Lucas Peres]]<br />
*[[Long Hai Pham]]<br />
*[[Dan Pilgrim]]<br />
*[[Kent Seki]]<br />
*[[Kevin Thomason]]<br />
*[[Diana Velasquez-Grawert]]<br />
*[[Ryan Walton]]<br />
}}<br />
==Los Angeles Production Management== <br />
===Associate Production Manager===<br />
*[[Samantha Steyns]]<br />
===Art Production Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Patrick Kueking]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Hymen]]<br />
}}<br />
===Story / Editorial Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Alexis Jacobson]]<br />
===Story / Editorial Coordinator===<br />
*[[Alex Kaiser]]<br />
===Story / Script Coordinator===<br />
*Jinny Chung <br />
===Art / Layout Coordinator===<br />
*[[Bryan Peralta]]<br />
===Production Assistance===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Emma Cooney]]<br />
*[[Maya Seo]]<br />
}}<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Cooley===<br />
*Dillon Bryan<br />
===Assistant to Mr. di Bonaventura===<br />
*[[Malcome Barrant]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Vahradian===<br />
*[[Mike Gustafson]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Bay===<br />
*[[Mia Hill]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. DeSanto===<br />
*[[Jordan Wilson]]<br />
===Assistant to Mr. Murphy===<br />
*[[Arthur Spevak]]<br />
===Production Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jessica Shannon]]<br />
*[[Tanya Sellers]]<br />
}}<br />
===First Assistant Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laura Centeno]]<br />
*[[Laura Collier]]<br />
}}<br />
===Casting===<br />
*[[Mary Hidalgo]]<br />
===Casting Associate===<br />
*[[Vanessa Leon]]<br />
===Casting Assistant===<br />
*[[Sarah Kliban]]<br />
===IT Manager===<br />
*[[Jesse Tushinsky]]<br />
===Senior IT Support Technician===<br />
*[[Alphonso White]]<br />
===IT Support Technicians===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jacqueline Martinez]]<br />
*[[Timothy Coloma]]<br />
}}<br />
===System Engineer===<br />
*[[Bartholome Feliciano]]<br />
===Lead Technical Director===<br />
*[[Vijoy Gaddipati]]<br />
===Principal Technical Director===<br />
*[[Andrew Titcomb]]<br />
===Technical Directors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Beau Casey]]<br />
*[[Tiffany Yen]]<br />
*[[Tim Schneider]]<br />
}}<br />
==Feature Animation By Industiral Light & Magic A Lucasfilm LTD. Company==<br />
===Associate Visual Effects Supervisor===<br />
*[[Sherry Hitch]]<br />
===Environmental Supervisor===<br />
*[[Alexandru Popescu]]<br />
===CG Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Daniel Letarte]]<br />
*[[Mark Rodahl]]<br />
*[[Feargal James Stewart]]<br />
}}<br />
===Associate CG Supervisor===<br />
*[[Patrick Hecht]]<br />
===Visual Effects Executive Producer===<br />
*[[Randal Shore]]<br />
==Production==<br />
===Visual Effects Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Dan Cortez]]<br />
*[[Rosalind Stratton]]<br />
}}<br />
===Visual Effects Associate Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sanjeeta Banerjee]]<br />
*[[Irene Cai]]<br />
*[[Joan Hanley]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ashley Doss]]<br />
*[[Yap She Fong]]<br />
*[[Girindra Gandhi]]<br />
*[[Victoria Kilvington]]<br />
*[[Dominique Loubier]]<br />
*[[Norma De Souza]]<br />
*[[Ketan Suryakant Walse]]<br />
*[[Jialing Danni Zhang]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Accountants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chow Yew Kay]]<br />
*[[Ryan Levick]]<br />
*[[Teo Chay Teng Rebbecca]]<br />
*[[Pam Sinsheimer]]<br />
}}<br />
===Associate Production Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Lise-Marie Amar]]<br />
*[[Ryland Carlin]]<br />
*[[Marla Kate Fuller]]<br />
*[[Emily Pead]]<br />
*[[Rachael Tannous]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Coordinators===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Kenneth (Xuexun) Hu]]<br />
*[[Jaime Bentley]]<br />
*[[Robyn Teo Carillo]]<br />
*[[Stephanie Chalon]]<br />
*[[Louise Chang Wai Ming]]<br />
*[[Felicity Collette]]<br />
*[[Chaiara Di Stefano]]<br />
*[[Luke Erickson]]<br />
*[[Emma Ferguson]]<br />
*[[Dan Gray]]<br />
*[[Laura Hamersley]]<br />
*[[Holly Huynh]]<br />
*[[Eng Sze Jia]]<br />
*[[Sarah-Cae Lim]]<br />
*[[Nichole Lim Shen-Yi]]<br />
*[[Jamie Louise Lipsham]]<br />
*[[Taylah Mustac]]<br />
*[[Goh Hui Yan Niccole]]<br />
*[[Chanel Oh Fang Qi]]<br />
*[[Liyana Omar]]<br />
*[[Tony Power]]<br />
*[[Elodie Rossbach]]<br />
*[[Jean Katherine Salvadore]]<br />
*[[Evie Sharman]]<br />
*[[Chan Sher Min]]<br />
*[[Sykki Gonh Si Ying]]<br />
*[[Felicia Tan]]<br />
*[[Licia Teng]]<br />
*[[Ellie May Tinker]]<br />
}}<br />
===Production Assistants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Georgina Caprioli]]<br />
*[[Chen Jiaqi]]<br />
*[[Nichole Hanna Kaplan]]<br />
*[[Priyanka Hegde]]<br />
}}<br />
==Concept Art==<br />
===Art Producer===<br />
*[[Alexander Gustaveson]]<br />
===Concept Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ignatia Devy Dwiastuti]]<br />
*[[Mathilde Marion]]<br />
*[[Hussein Nabeel]]<br />
}}<br />
===Asset Supervisor===<br />
*[[Katrina Tung]]<br />
==Modeling==<br />
===Modeling Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Paul Braddock]]<br />
*[[Gene Chee]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Tey Kai Guan]]<br />
*[[Michal Kriukow]]<br />
*[[Jay Machado]]<br />
}}<br />
===Modelers===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Tumen-Erdene Altangadas]]<br />
*[[Tze Yi Ang]]<br />
*[[Renju Bosco]]<br />
*[[Karna Chapman]]<br />
*[[Ryan Digney]]<br />
*[[Josh Docherty]]<br />
*[[Luke Evans]]<br />
*[[Moby Francis]]<br />
*[[Rakesh Shrinivas Gowda]]<br />
*[[Sachin Ilamkar]]<br />
*[[Jijesh Jose]]<br />
*[[David López Marleza]]<br />
*[[Josh Stanley McGovern]]<br />
*[[Tom Newbury]]<br />
*[[John Olofinskiy]]<br />
*[[Thomas Pugh]]<br />
*[[Junior Steven Restrepo Sanchez]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Sabella]]<br />
*[[Adam Shaw]]<br />
*[[Edward Lim Sin Yong]]<br />
*[[Lee Tibbetts]]<br />
*[[Sendhil Varadharajan]]<br />
*[[Ram Verma]]<br />
*[[Jei Wang]]<br />
}}<br />
==Environments==<br />
===Additional Environment Supervisor===<br />
*[[Matt Lee]]<br />
===Environment Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Geoffrey Lebreton]]<br />
*[[Cao Ye]]<br />
}}<br />
===Environment Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Alessandro Caponetti]]<br />
*[[Amadine Comes]]<br />
*[[Maeree Andrei Jellica Valdez Dy]]<br />
*[[Carl Forsell]]<br />
*[[Ignacio Garceron]]<br />
*[[Alvaro Garcia Martinez]]<br />
*[[Robert Koshevvy]]<br />
*[[Konstantin Kovalenko]]<br />
*[[Toby Lewin]]<br />
*[[Garth McIntosh]]<br />
*[[Ariyawat Meechoui]] <br />
*[[Thomas Pecheur]]<br />
*[[Sam Schwier]]<br />
*[[Laura Scott]]<br />
*[[Jack Taylor]]<br />
*[[Tong Tran]]<br />
*[[Noor Valibhoy]]<br />
*[[Florens Wartenberg]]<br />
*[[Adam Wong]]<br />
*[[Yoshiya Yamada]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Creature Technical Direction==<br />
===Creature Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Evan Jacobson]]<br />
*[[Zhen Yang Lee]]<br />
*[[Eric Wong]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Creature Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Melissa Caldwell]]<br />
*[[Kenny Goh]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Hadenfeld]]<br />
*[[Seong Joon Lee]]<br />
*[[Lachlan McLean]]<br />
*[[Tiago Mequita]]<br />
*[[Gianluca Patóz Siciliano]]<br />
*[[Susan Piner]]<br />
*[[Alice Ruquier]]<br />
*[[Huang Shicong]]<br />
*[[Michael King Sutanto]]<br />
*[[Nick Van Diem]]<br />
*[[Gerard Van Ommen Kloeke]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Texturing==<br />
===Texture Support===<br />
*[[Elvin Siew Xiangyou]]<br />
<br />
===Texture Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Zachary Boxall]]<br />
*[[Christina Ryan]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Texture Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Hugo Allert]]<br />
*[[Devendra Ballal]]<br />
*[[Christin Bolivar]]<br />
*[[Joana Garrido]]<br />
*[[Simon Gomez]]<br />
*[[Nikki Hayley-Hughes]]<br />
*[[Madison Rose Holland]]<br />
*[[Lee Jia Min]]<br />
*[[Poonnawat Santiyothin]]<br />
*[[Benjamin Sherman]]<br />
*[[Aw Kwang Theng]]<br />
*[[Woo Ying Tong]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Look Development==<br />
===Look Development Supervisor===<br />
*[[Stevie Denyer]]<br />
<br />
===Look Development Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Arild Anfinnsen]]<br />
*[[Emma Rosemary Anne Cooney]]<br />
*[[Johan Nordenson]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Layout==<br />
===Layout Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laurence Andrews]]<br />
*[[Damian Doennig]]<br />
*[[Lau Choon Ming]]<br />
*[[Marla Newall]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Layout Lead===<br />
*[[Marcus Bain]]<br />
<br />
===Layout Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Nicole Ashford]]<br />
*[[Priyanka Chitnis]]<br />
*[[Kevin Chua]]<br />
*[[Tim Dobbert]]<br />
*[[Alana Douglas]]<br />
*[[Mark Elsass]]<br />
*[[Lucy Harcus]]<br />
*[[Collin Hee]]<br />
*[[Tang Tay Hwah]]<br />
*[[Lam Jia Jun]]<br />
*[[Wosing Koh]]<br />
*[[Felder Kwek Wei Siang]]<br />
*[[Enrico Leasa]]<br />
*[[Andrew Love]]<br />
*[[Douglas Moore]]<br />
*[[Jebb Ng]]<br />
*[[Rebekah Pilbrow]]<br />
*[[Charles Schwartz]]<br />
*[[Mohamed Irfan Syarial B Sharif]]<br />
*[[Vincent Sng]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Tan]]<br />
*[[Debbie Tay Mei Tann]]<br />
*[[Nick Walker]]<br />
*[[Phillip Welle]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Animation==<br />
===Animation Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rob Coleman]]<br />
*[[Rick O'Connor]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Animation Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sven Assmuss]]<br />
*[[Zaini Mohamed Jalani]]<br />
*[[Kolby Krook]]<br />
*[[Lee McNair]]<br />
*[[Gregory Naud]]<br />
*[[Peter Tan]]<br />
*[[William Teo]]<br />
*[[Delio Tramontozzi]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Animators===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Chantelle Albion]]<br />
*[[Clarissa Amiata]]<br />
*[[Alberto Martinez Arce]]<br />
*[[Aman Bhanot]]<br />
*[[Aaron Burton]]<br />
*[[Silvia Capitta]]<br />
*[[Wesley Chandler]]<br />
*[[Yogesh Prakash Chaudhari]]<br />
*[[Nick Kuan Yiat Chin]]<br />
*[[Gan Sze Ching]]<br />
*[[Wong Chin Chiu]]<br />
*[[Craig Christian]]<br />
*[[Joe Chye]]<br />
*[[Diego Collell]]<br />
*[[David Crawford]]<br />
*[[Melissa Cy Lim]]<br />
*[[Svein Kenneth Ferkingstad]]<br />
*[[Andy Finlayson]]<br />
*[[Alexander Goodwin]]<br />
*[[Jennifer Gustafson]]<br />
*[[David James Henderson]]<br />
*[[Fernando Herrera]]<br />
*[[Sze Wing Ho]]<br />
*[[Tan Woei Hong]]<br />
*[[Yeu Wing Hong]]<br />
*[[Scott Hunter]]<br />
*[[Adrianna Ker]]<br />
*[[Geraldine Khor Pei Xin]]<br />
*[[Atsushi Kojima]]<br />
*[[Sravan Kumar Nunna]]<br />
*[[Tegan Laing]]<br />
*[[Adam Lau]]<br />
*[[Bee Bee Lim]]<br />
*[[Boon-Yik Lim]]<br />
*[[Amy Lu]]<br />
*[[Christopher Grant Marshall]]<br />
*[[Alessandro Mattei]]<br />
*[[Michael Midland]]<br />
*[[Felice Minieri]]<br />
*[[April Morrow]]<br />
*[[Aidana Murat]]<br />
*[[Prachi K Nagwekar]]<br />
*[[Yuhon Ng]]<br />
*[[Sachio Nishiyama]]<br />
*[[Paul Oliver Impas Ong]]<br />
*[[Damian Pin]]<br />
*[[Brad Price]]<br />
*[[Edward Quah]]<br />
*[[Amy Sendon]]<br />
*[[Tim Strain]]<br />
*[[Alex Szeto]]<br />
*[[Jinng Hwee Tan]]<br />
*[[Lucan Tan]]<br />
*[[Rekha Thorat]]<br />
*[[Maraiah Tominez]]<br />
*[[Andrew Tong]]<br />
*[[Chi Chung Tse]]<br />
*[[Darragh White]]<br />
*[[Jade Willlems]]<br />
*[[Benjamin Wright]]<br />
*[[Vincent Yu]]<br />
*[[Kang Yung Ho]]<br />
*[[Jingrui Zhang]]<br />
*[[Tay Zhi Xin]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Crowds==<br />
===Crowd Supervisor===<br />
*[[Chris Bending]]<br />
<br />
===Crowd Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jan Bohacek]]<br />
*[[Daniel Cohn]]<br />
*[[Alex Goodfellow]]<br />
*[[Monu Singh]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Effects==<br />
===Effects Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Brent Droog]]<br />
*[[Huai Yuan Teh]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Effects Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Prashanth Bhagavan]]<br />
*[[Alexis Hall]]<br />
*[[Himanshu Joshi]]<br />
*[[Kevin Li Xiao]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Effects Artists===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jaume Berch Reig]]<br />
*[[Praveen Boppana]]<br />
*[[Goncalo Cabaca]]<br />
*[[Fanny Chan]]<br />
*[[Yen Ting Chen]]<br />
*[[Dave Chuang Kai An]]<br />
*[[Danielle Crowley]]<br />
*[[Jayandera Danappal]]<br />
*[[Denis Eldyshov]]<br />
*[[Nacho Garcia]]<br />
*[[Peter Michael Hillier]]<br />
*[[Danielle Holmes]]<br />
*[[Swapnil Jadhav]]<br />
*[[Evan Jenkins]]<br />
*[[Apurba Kalita]]<br />
*[[Venkatesh Kongathi]]<br />
*[[Yeo Yan Lin]]<br />
*[[Jasper Macks]]<br />
*[[James McPhail]]<br />
*[[Harrison Molling]]<br />
*[[Dion Ow]]<br />
*[[Younggyu Park]]<br />
*[[Raimy Rashid]]<br />
*[[Mike Rhone]]<br />
*[[Gunther Schatz]]<br />
*[[Mahammad Shaffi Shaik]]<br />
*[[Shawn Sun Shiyu]]<br />
*[[Eline Strijdonk]]<br />
*[[Jordi Collet Tetido]]<br />
*[[Laura Tomassetti]]<br />
*[[Levi Trappel]]<br />
*[[Don Wong]]<br />
*[[Yangyang Xu]]<br />
*[[Liang Yiyun]]<br />
*[[Nicholas Yoon]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Lighting==<br />
===Lighting Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Neeraj Pattani]]<br />
*[[Francesco Sansoni]]<br />
*[[Ben Tillmann]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Additional Lighting Supervisor===<br />
*[[Erich Ippen]]<br />
<br />
===Lighting Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Ryan Kirby]]<br />
*[[Alana Lennie]]<br />
*[[Mathieu Meynard]]<br />
*[[Nick Ng Li Qin]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Lighting Artists===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Arun Kumar Akavaram]]<br />
*[[Ross Anderson]]<br />
*[[Daniel Anderson]]<br />
*[[Michael Bauer (lighter)|Michael Bauer]]<br />
*[[Jeffrey Benedict]]<br />
*[[Mayur Bhosle]]<br />
*[[Matt Castley]]<br />
*[[Jerly Chang]]<br />
*[[Jae Yong Cheong]]<br />
*[[Jooyeon Cindy Cho]]<br />
*[[Sheree Chuang]]<br />
*[[Dieter Coetzee]]<br />
*[[Nathan Corkish]]<br />
*[[Bora Dayioglu]]<br />
*[[Lucio Farina]]<br />
*[[Rebecca Forth]]<br />
*[[Vinod D Gaitonde]]<br />
*[[Thomaskutty George]]<br />
*[[Injae Hwang]]<br />
*[[Samuel Jacques]]<br />
*[[Venu Kosuri]]<br />
*[[Pearl Luen Chee Lai]]<br />
*[[Julien Lasbleiz]]<br />
*[[Chan Hoh Lee]]<br />
*[[Antoine Legros]]<br />
*[[Arthur Leung]]<br />
*[[Hang Li]]<br />
*[[Leo Feng-I Liao]]<br />
*[[Desomnd Lin]]<br />
*[[Melissa Lin]]<br />
*[[Shu Low]]<br />
*[[Lo Wai Lun]]<br />
*[[Suraj Makhija]]<br />
*[[Tom Martinek]]<br />
*[[Graeme McGirr]]<br />
*[[Shubham Mehta]]<br />
*[[Nathan Mitchell]]<br />
*[[Tom Morrison]]<br />
*[[Jiun Yiing Mow]]<br />
*[[Elona Musha]]<br />
*[[Alex Nalty]]<br />
*[[Timea Ng]]<br />
*[[Ross Ovington]]<br />
*[[Rick Pimentel]]<br />
*[[Abdul Rehman]]<br />
*[[Rodrigo Ribeiro Guimaraes]]<br />
*[[Gal Roiter]]<br />
*[[Christian Sherriff-Smith]]<br />
*[[Tay Chin Siong]]<br />
*[[Jeeyun Sung Chisholm]]<br />
*[[Kunal Thapar]]<br />
*[[Swathi Thirunal]]<br />
*[[Mei Tran]]<br />
*[[Sam Tull]]<br />
*[[Eric Tung]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Wai]]<br />
*[[Rachael Watkins]]<br />
*[[Ava Williams]]<br />
*[[Jinny Youngji Won]]<br />
*[[Tuckyin Wong]]<br />
*[[Jack Yeung]]<br />
*[[Max Mak Tsz Yeung]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Compositing==<br />
===Compositing Supervisors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Alex Fry]]<br />
*[[Alex Lay]]<br />
*[[Tory Mercer]]<br />
*[[Peter Moran]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Composioting Leads===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Raphael Beyaert]]<br />
*[[DAvid Lemmox Meikle]]<br />
*[[Noah Pascuzzi]]<br />
*[[Perry Yap]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Compositing Artists===<br />
{{collist|4|<br />
*[[Antony Allen]]<br />
*[[Nadia Ascione]]<br />
*[[Zheng Bao]]<br />
*[[Kunal Biswas]]<br />
*[[Noam Bouskah]]<br />
*[[Kristin Bradfield]]<br />
*[[Mark Casey]]<br />
*[[Daniel Frade Castaneda]]<br />
*[[Can Chang]]<br />
*[[Sohan J Chaudhari]]<br />
*[[Desmond Chew]]<br />
*[[Julian Chong]]<br />
*[[Shripad Deshmukh]]<br />
*[[Jasmin Fedder]]<br />
*[[Michelle Goh Bee Hui]]<br />
*[[Andres Felipe Grajales Salas]]<br />
*[[Shawn Griswold]]<br />
*[[Ayush Jain]]<br />
*[[Jithin Janardanan]]<br />
*[[Seung Ryong Jeon]]<br />
*[[Germaine Phoo Hui Jun]]<br />
*[[Yue Junxian]]<br />
*[[Pratik Vidhyadhar Kalbende]]<br />
*[[Abhyuday Karen]]<br />
*[[Zain Azhar Khan]]<br />
*[[Prajakta Khatal]]<br />
*[[Jinyoung Kim]]<br />
*[[Keith Keung]]<br />
*[[Leon Yeh-Sheng Lin]]<br />
*[[Titus Majerski]]<br />
*[[Rahul Manoharan (RA)]]<br />
*[[Marcel Martinez]]<br />
*[[Kiran Menon]]<br />
*[[Meherzad Minbattiwala]]<br />
*[[Srijth Mohanakrishnan]]<br />
*[[Max Mosawi]]<br />
*[[Norah Mulroney]]<br />
*[[Monique O'Halloran]]<br />
*[[Tim Parsons]]<br />
*[[Matteo Petricone]]<br />
*[[Kevin Quatman]]<br />
*[[Janhavi Ramaswamy]]<br />
*[[Ari Ramirez]]<br />
*[[Loren Robinson]]<br />
*[[Grégoire Rochon]]<br />
*[[Arindam Roy]]<br />
*[[Jesse Russell]]<br />
*[[Sasha Sazanovich]]<br />
*[[Eric Corydon Sibley]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Sum]]<br />
*[[Elenor Sutton]]<br />
*[[Giulia Tirelli]]<br />
*[[Alex Tropiec]]<br />
*[[Reetuj Tyagi]]<br />
*[[Tanzir Uz-Zaman]]<br />
*[[Christopher Vazquez]]<br />
*[[Sören Volz]]<br />
*[[Kye Wein-Skeates]]<br />
*[[Keisuke Yamashita]]<br />
*[[Scott Younkin]]<br />
*[[Anton Yri]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Paint==<br />
===Digital Paint Artists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Grant Cordwell]]<br />
*[[Amy Shepard]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Editorial==<br />
===Visual Effects Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kathy Freedman]]<br />
*[[Muhammad Faisal Mustapha]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Assistant Editiors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Colin Lim Shen-Min]]<br />
*[[Brianna Ng]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Technical Direction==<br />
===Pipeline Technical Directors===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Eunice Chen Yian Lu]]<br />
*[[Kristen Drosinos]]<br />
*[[Nilesh Kumar]]<br />
*[[Chris Leu]]<br />
*[[David Marte]]<br />
*[[Anna McCormack]]<br />
*[[Phung Nhat Huy]]<br />
*[[Zoe Qi Yiru]]<br />
*[[Naomi Que]]<br />
*[[Tom Rodwell]]<br />
*[[Martin Sacramento]]<br />
*[[Frederic Sagot]]<br />
*[[Mehdi Salegusaki]]<br />
*[[Chantelle Searle]]<br />
*[[Fabian Teo]]<br />
*[[Tay Yang Ki]]<br />
*[[Ma Yi]]<br />
*[[Christa Zhang]]<br />
*[[Peng Zhang]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Technical Assistants===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Alirez]]<br />
*[[Anton Barker]]<br />
*[[Colin Brown]]<br />
*[[Ho Heng Wan]]<br />
*[[Lok Sang Ho]]<br />
*[[Willand Huynh]]<br />
*[[Cheang Kit]]<br />
*[[Stephen Limcangco]]<br />
*[[Mitchell Marks]]<br />
*[[Ng Wei Bin]]<br />
*[[Alan Wen]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==ILM Studio Operations== <br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jon Alrie Aguilar]]<br />
*[[Gemma-Lea Barbeler]]<br />
*[[Lori Beck]]<br />
*[[Francesca Benedetti]]<br />
*[[Lexie Durbridge]]<br />
*[[Lisa Cherry]]<br />
*[[Logan Crist]]<br />
*[[Danielle De La Torre]]<br />
*[[Rebecca Efrosman]]<br />
*[[Jenny Ely]]<br />
*[[Helen Farley]]<br />
*[[Judith Guzman Ramirez]]<br />
*[[Julia James]]<br />
*[[Pei San Kang]]<br />
*[[Daniel Kuzmanovic]]<br />
*[[Oboe Lam]]<br />
*[[Jessica L. McNamara]]<br />
*[[April Nagasawa]]<br />
*[[Charlotte Ng]]<br />
*[[Kimberly Paris]]<br />
*[[Duncan Parks]]<br />
*[[Lisa Riley]]<br />
*[[Julie Stallone]]<br />
*[[Morgan Stilwell]]<br />
*[[Lizzie Tuffin]]<br />
*[[Jessica Verran-Lingard]]<br />
*[[Paul Yanez]]<br />
*[[Rama Rao]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Technology===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Jeannine Aba]]<br />
*[[Mark Adams]]<br />
*[[Sreenivas Alapati]]<br />
*[[Scott A. Allen]]<br />
*[[Steve Besselman]]<br />
*[[Meggie Capri]]<br />
*[[Michael Chan]]<br />
*[[Philip Eccles]]<br />
*[[Victor Frenkel]]<br />
*[[David Gatenby]]<br />
*[[Chris Gilmer]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Hamot]]<br />
*[[Rick Herrera]]<br />
*[[Catherine Hsu]]<br />
*[[Edward Jones]]<br />
*[[Richard Jones]]<br />
*[[Ferit Tankut Kalaycioglu]]<br />
*[[Anisha Kaul]]<br />
*[[Sundar Krishnamurthy]]<br />
*[[Charles Latham]]<br />
*[[Peter Lord]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Nagasuga]]<br />
*[[Greg Newman]]<br />
*[[Khang Ngo]]<br />
*[[Mike Potoczny]]<br />
*[[Paul Sultan]]<br />
*[[Burny]]<br />
*[[Cheryl Jean Tollola]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Public Relations===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chris Hawkinson]]<br />
*[[Ian Kintzle]]<br />
*[[Andrea Zavala]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ILM Executive Staff===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Laurence Berkani]]<br />
*[[Rob Bredow]]<br />
*[[Francois Chardavoine]]<br />
*[[Greg Grusby]]<br />
*[[Luke Hetherington]]<br />
*[[Spencer Kent]]<br />
*[[Jeanie King]]<br />
*[[Janet Lewin]]<br />
*[[Luke O'Byrne]]<br />
*[[Nigel Sumner]]<br />
*[[Mark Tudo]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Virtual Productions by===<br />
*Industrial Light & Magic, A Lucasfilm LTD. Company<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ian Milham]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Producer===<br />
*[[Les Hunter]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production CG Supervisor=== <br />
*[[Kevin Wooley]]<br />
<br />
===Virtual Priduction Team===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Arsenio J. Alvarez III]]<br />
*[[Maria Brill]]<br />
*[[Latasha Burleson]]<br />
*[[Brendan Byrd]]<br />
*[[Nathan Camp]]<br />
*[[Graham Churchill]]<br />
*[[Caitlin Colina]]<br />
*[[Monique Gougeon-Dicomo]]<br />
*[[Deirdre Krupa]]<br />
*[[Michael Mueller]]<br />
*[[Lindsay Oikawa Pflum]]<br />
*[[Dominic Olivo]]<br />
*[[Mario Sotelo-Herrera]]<br />
*[[Tom Szenher]]<br />
*[[Kira Vaughn]]<br />
*[[Mackenzie Webster]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Virtual Production Technology by ILM Stagecraft===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Adam Ferral-Nunge]]<br />
*[[Payton Gilbertson]]<br />
*[[Samuel Hall]]<br />
*[[Stephen Hill]]<br />
*[[DAvid Hirschfield]]<br />
*[[Rodney Huff]]<br />
*[[Mike Justan]]<br />
*[[Eri Ohkubo]]<br />
*[[Mayur Patel]]<br />
*[[Nick Proulx]]<br />
*[[Nick Rasmussen]]<br />
*[[Sarah Scialli]]<br />
*[[Ted Slominski]]<br />
*[[Jeffery Yost]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Performance Capture by===<br />
*Industrial Light & Magic<br />
*[[Disney Research Studios]]<br />
<br />
==Post Production==<br />
===Post Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ryan Prince]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Editorial by===<br />
*[[Sound Lab A Keyword Studios]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Design & Supervision===<br />
*[[Scott Martin Gershin]]<br />
<br />
===Sound Effects Designers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Masanobu Tomita]]<br />
*[[Chris Richardson]]<br />
*[[Andrew Vernon]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Dialogue & ADR Supervisor===<br />
*[[Ulrika Akander]]<br />
<br />
===Additional Audio===<br />
*[[Zhiyong Li]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Recorded at===<br />
*[[Footsteps Post-Production Sound Inc.]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Artist===<br />
*[[Goro Koyama]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Mixer===<br />
*[[Kevin Schultz]]<br />
<br />
===Foley Recordists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Kevin Jung]]<br />
*[[Colton Maddigan]]<br />
*[[Chelsea Body]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Post Production Sound Service by===<br />
*[[Skywalker Sound]] <br />
*A Lucasfilm LTD. Company<br />
*[[Marin County]], [[California]]<br />
<br />
===Re-Recording Mixers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Juan Peralta]]<br />
*[[Michael Semanick]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Conform Editor===<br />
*[[Jonathon Stevens]]<br />
<br />
===Mix Technician===<br />
*[[Dorthy Hyunjung Lee]]<br />
<br />
===Post Production Sound Accountant===<br />
*[[Jessica Engel]]<br />
<br />
===Senior Manager, Studio Capacity===<br />
*[[Carrie Perry]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Production Finance & Planning===<br />
*[[Mike Peters]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Engineering===<br />
*[[Steve Morris]]<br />
<br />
===Head of Production===<br />
*[[Jon Null]]<br />
<br />
===General Manager===<br />
*[[Josh Lowden]]<br />
<br />
===Production Recordists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Carlos Sotolongo]]<br />
*[[Bill Higley]]<br />
*[[Walker Lee]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ADR Recordist===<br />
*[[Doc Kane]]<br />
<br />
===ADR Voice Casting===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Barbara Harris]]<br />
*[[The Loop Squad]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===ADR Voice Casting===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[David Beron]]<br />
*[[Daniel Booko]]<br />
*[[Rachel Butera]]<br />
*[[William Calvert]]<br />
*[[Matt Corboy]]<br />
*[[Abby Craden]]<br />
*[[John Demita]]<br />
*[[Willow Geer]]<br />
*[[Isa Hall]]<br />
*[[Aaron Hendry]]<br />
*[[Barbara Iley]]<br />
*[[Amad Jackson]]<br />
*[[Max Lawrence]]<br />
*[[Richard Miro]]<br />
*[[Daniel E. Mora]]<br />
*[[Joey Naber]]<br />
*[[Matt Nolan]]<br />
*[[Levi Nunez]]<br />
*[[Jason R. Pace]]<br />
*[[Clay Savage]]<br />
*[[Liza Seneca]]<br />
*[[Mark Sussman]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Sutherlin]]<br />
*[[Nisa Ward]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stereo Conversion by===<br />
*[[SDFX Studios]]<br />
<br />
===Stereographer===<br />
*[[Jeremy Carroll]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Producer===<br />
*[[Ryan Fisk]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Supervisor===<br />
*[[Les Foor]]<br />
<br />
===Associate Production Manager===<br />
*[[Madeline Gonzales]]<br />
<br />
===Production Coordinator=== <br />
*[[Rachel McEwen]]<br />
<br />
===Stereo Editor===<br />
*[[Miriam Alvarez]]<br />
<br />
===Post Production Supervisor===<br />
*[[David Watro]]<br />
<br />
===Technical Director===<br />
*[[James Hathcock]]<br />
<br />
===Executive Stereo Producers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Aaron Parry]]<br />
*[[Vincent Defebo]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Color by===<br />
*[[Comapny 3]]<br />
<br />
===Supervising Colorist===<br />
*[[Mitch Paulson]]<br />
<br />
===Additional Colorist===<br />
*[[Joel McWilliams]]<br />
<br />
===Finishing Producer===<br />
*[[Vanessa Galvez-Moerz]]<br />
<br />
===Finishing Editor===<br />
*[[Jennifer Raymond]]<br />
<br />
===Image Scientist===<br />
*[[Michael Kannard]]<br />
<br />
===Color Assistant===<br />
*[[Jason Maydick]]<br />
<br />
===Associate Finishing Producer===<br />
*[[Jenna Ellis]]<br />
<br />
===Main Title Design===<br />
*[[Picturemill]]<br />
<br />
===End Credit Crawl===<br />
*[[Exceptional Minds]]<br />
<br />
==Music==<br />
===Supervising Music Editor===<br />
*[[Joe Lisanti]]<br />
<br />
===Music Editors===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Matthew Llewellyn]]<br />
*[[Elizabeth Saltzman]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Conducted by===<br />
*[[Brian Tyler]]<br />
<br />
===Score Produced by===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Joe Lisanti]]<br />
*Brian Tyler<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Music Arrangers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Chris Forsgren]]<br />
*[[Max Lombardo]]<br />
*[[Kenny Wood]]<br />
*[[John Carey]]<br />
*[[Evan Duffy]]<br />
*[[Sarah Trevino]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Orcestrators===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Dana Niu]]<br />
*[[Brad Warnaar]]<br />
*[[Robert Elhai]]<br />
*[[Jeff Toyne]]<br />
*[[Andrew Kinney]]<br />
*[[Rossano Galante]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Copyists===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Eric Stonerook]]<br />
*[[William Stromberg]]<br />
*[[Anna Stromberg]]<br />
*[[Scott McRae]]<br />
*[[Janis Stonebrook]]<br />
*[[Erin Cadoret]]<br />
*[[Stacy Stonerook]]<br />
*[[Sandra Garrett]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Recorded by===<br />
*[[Greg Hayes]]<br />
<br />
===Score Mixed by===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*Greg Hayes<br />
*Brian Tyler<br />
}}<br />
===Score Recorded at===<br />
*[[Eastwood Scoring Stage]], [[Warner Bros.]]<br />
<br />
===Pro Tools Recordist===<br />
*[[Chandler Harrod]]<br />
<br />
===WB Executive Sound Staff / Stage Managers===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Tom Hardisty]]<br />
*[[Richard Wheeler Jr.]]<br />
*[[Peter Nelson]]<br />
*[[Ryan Nelson]]<br />
*[[Brian Bair]]<br />
*[[Davic Clark]]<br />
*[[James Olera]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Mixed at===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Studio H]], [[Lake Balboa]], CA<br />
*[[Brian Tyler Studio]], Los Angeles, CA<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Score Coordinators===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jackson Verolini]]<br />
*[[Drew Mikuska]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Tech Assistant===<br />
*[[Sam Mohart]]<br />
<br />
===Score Mix Assistant===<br />
*[[Matt Friedman]]<br />
<br />
===Music Contractor===<br />
*[[Peter Rotter]] & [[Laura Jackman]]<br />
*For [[Encompass Music Partners]]<br />
<br />
===Flutes===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Sara Andon]]<br />
*[[Julie Burkert]]<br />
*[[Jenni Olson]]<br />
*[[Ben Smolen]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Oboe===<br />
*[[Lara Wickers]]<br />
<br />
===Clarinet===<br />
*[[Stuart Clark]]<br />
<br />
===Bassoons===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rose Corrigan]]<br />
*[[Jonathan Stehney]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===French Horns===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Steve Becknell]]<br />
*[[Laura Brenes]]<br />
*[[Dave Everson]]<br />
*[[Katie Faraudo]]<br />
*[[Alan Fogle]]<br />
*[[Dylan Hart]]<br />
*[[Ben Jaber]]<br />
*[[Jaclyn Rainey]]<br />
*[[Teag Reeves]]<br />
*[[Brad Warnaar]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Trumpets===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Jon Lewis]]<br />
*[[Barry Perlins]]<br />
*[[Dan Rosenboom]]<br />
*[[Rob Schaer]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Trombones===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Craig Gosnell]]<br />
*[[Alex Iles]]<br />
*[[Ido Meshulam]]<br />
*[[Bill Reichenbach]]<br />
*[[Byron Sleugh]]<br />
*[[Steve Trapani]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Tuba===<br />
*[[Doug Tornquist]]<br />
<br />
===Harp===<br />
*[[Joann Turovsky]]<br />
<br />
===Violins===<br />
{{collist|3|<br />
*[[Eun Mee Ahn]]<br />
*[[Charlie Bisharat]]<br />
*[[Andrew Bulbrook]]<br />
*[[Daphne Chen]]<br />
*[[Bruce Dukov]]<br />
*[[Wynton Grant]]<br />
*[[Jessica Guideri]]<br />
*[[Tamara Hatwan]]<br />
*[[Amy Hershberger]]<br />
*[[Luanne Homzy]]<br />
*[[Sarena Hsu]]<br />
*[[Ben Jacobson]]<br />
*[[Maia Jaspers]]<br />
*[[Max Karmazyn]]<br />
*[[Dennis Kim]]<br />
*[[Kevin Kumar]]<br />
*[[Marisa Kuney]]<br />
*[[Ana Landauer]]<br />
*[[Songa Lee]]<br />
*[[Natalie Leggett]]<br />
*[[Phillip Levy]]<br />
*[[Maya Magub]]<br />
*[[Stephanie Matthews]]<br />
*[[Helen Nightengale]]<br />
*[[Grace Oh]]<br />
*[[Alyssa Park]]<br />
*[[Sara Parkins]]<br />
*[[Mark Robertson]]<br />
*[[Rafi Rishik]]<br />
*[[Molly Rogers]]<br />
*[[Tereza Stanislav]]<br />
*[[Josefina Vergara]]<br />
*[[Irina Voloshina]]<br />
*[[Roger Wilkie]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Violas===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Rita Andrade]]<br />
*[[Rob Brophy]]<br />
*[[Meredith Crawford]]<br />
*[[Victor De Almeida]]<br />
*[[Zach Dellinger]]<br />
*[[Andrew Duckles]]<br />
*[[Matt Funes]]<br />
*[[Shawn Mann]]<br />
*[[Luke Maurer]]<br />
*[[Carolyn Riley]]<br />
*[[Nadia Sirota]]<br />
*[[David Walther]]<br />
*[[Alma Fernandez]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Celli===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Alisha Bauer]]<br />
*[[Jacob Braun]]<br />
*[[Giocanna Clayron]]<br />
*[[Vanessa Freebairn-Smith]]<br />
*[[Ross Gasworth]]<br />
*[[Paula Hochhalter]]<br />
*[[Dennis Karmazyn]]<br />
*[[Michael Kaufman]]<br />
*[[Christine Kim]]<br />
*[[Armen Ksajikian]]<br />
*[[Ben Lash]]<br />
*[[Tim Loo]]<br />
*[[Chameron Stone]]<br />
*[[Steve Velex]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Basses===<br />
{{collist|2|<br />
*[[Nico Abondolo]]<br />
*[[Drew Dembowski]]<br />
*[[Steve Dress]]<br />
*[[Thomas Harte]]<br />
*[[BJ Johnson]]<br />
*[[Geoffrey Osika]]<br />
*[[Eric Shetzen]]<br />
*[[Mike Valerio]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Soundtrack Album on===<br />
*[[Milan Records]]<br />
<br />
<br />
"[[If I Fall]]"<br />
*Written by [[Brian Tyler]], [[Quavious Keyate Marshall]], [[Tyrone Griffin Jr.|Tyrone "Ty Dolla $ign" Griffin, Jr.]] & [[Nicholas James McQuinn]]<br />
*Performed by [[Quavo]], Ty Dolla $ign & [[Are We Dreaming]]<br />
*Produced by Are We Dreaming<br />
*Quavo appears courtesy of [[Quality Control Music]]/[[Motown Records]]<br />
*Ty Dolla $ign appears courtesy of [[Atlantic Recording Corporation]]<br />
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<center>Dedicated to [[Brian Goldner]], we are forever grateful.</center><br />
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|caption=The motion picture you are about to see is an adaptation of the [[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]] story.<br>While artistic and historical license has been taken, we believe that this film is true to the essence, values and integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for [[fandom|millions of people worldwide]].<br />
|production companies=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br>[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]<br>Bayhem Films<br>[[Paramount Animation]]<br>New Republic Pictures<br />
|distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br />
|executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]<br>[[Zev Foreman]]<br>[[Olivier Dumont]]<br>[[Brian Oliver]]<br>[[B.J. Farmer]]<br>[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
|producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]<br>[[Tom DeSanto]]<br>[[Don Murphy]]<br>[[Michael Bay]]<br>[[Mark Vahradian]]<br>[[Aaron Dem]]<br />
|story by=[[Andrew Barrer]]<br>[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
|screenplay by=[[Eric Pearson]]<br>Andrew Barrer<br>Gabriel Ferrari<br />
|directed by=[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
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|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
|runtime=104 minutes<br />
|budget= $75 million <br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
Long ago, the benevolent [[Primus]] sacrificed his life essence to become the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and created the [[Thirteen|first generation of Transformers]], the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s. Through the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], [[energon]] flowed freely from the planet's core, and the Primes ruled justly for a time. However, when the alien [[Quintesson]]s began a long war of invasion, the Primes were eventually slain, and the Matrix of Leadership was lost, leaving only [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] to rule the planet in their absence after the Cybertronians relocated to massive underground cities, abandoning the dangerous surface.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Orion caught.jpg|left|thumb|300px|She's exhausted from the day's work. Uh, not that it was too much! We-we quite enjoyed it!]]<br />
Fifty cycles after the war, Cybertronian society now relies on an underclass of manual laborers born without [[transformation cog]]s, including a caste of miners who physically extract what few veins of usable energon remain from the tunnels beneath the subterranean [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] City, while Sentinel Prime makes periodic journeys to the surface in search of the missing Matrix. One impulsive miner named [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] has been searching for information regarding the Matrix, in the hopes that finding the artifact will restore Cybertron to prosperity and allow him and his fellow miners to choose their own path in life. Unfortunately, this search for information has led him to repeatedly break into the city's data archives without authorization. His latest attempt draws the unwanted attention of two [[Guard (One)|guards]] who have caught him several times in the past already, leading to a wild (and nearly lethal) chase through the skyways, through buildings, and eventually into the ground-level public transport station. Though the guards eventually catch up to Orion, the miner's friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] provides a distraction and sends the guards off on a wild goose chase. On the train to work, the pair discuss Orion's latest life-endangering adventure, and Orion, knowing that his friend idolizes the strongest Prime, gifts D-16 an old decal of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]'s helmet he'd found.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Mine Explosion.jpg|right|thumb|300px|We're trying to get the funny man out of the well!]]<br />
In the mines, D-16 and Orion work under the supervision of their go-getting captain [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], using jetpacks and deployable support poles to keep Cybertron's shifting geology stable long enough for them to extract raw energon. However, [[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]] accidentally hits a vein of unstable energon, and the ensuing explosions trap [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] under a rockfall. Orion and D-16 defy protocol and use a jetpack to save their coworker, but the chaos end up damaging and destroying a lot of mine equipment. One of the mine's guards, [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]], blames Elita for the disaster, and informs her she's been demoted her to waste management duty, despite both Orion and D-16 sticking up for her and taking the blame.<br />
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That evening, Sentinel Prime returns to Iacon to announce that he still has not found the Matrix; to take the blow off this bad news, Sentinel declares that the prestigious [[Iacon 5000]] race will be held the next day. Orion tries to persuade D-16 to join him in the race, hoping that they can prove to the rest of Cybertron that mining bots deserve respect, but D-16 has no interest in the idea. The day of the race, Orion discreetly leads D-16 to the maintenance area inside the giant starting signal above the race's starting line; while D-16 is initially excited to watch from a perfect vantage point, Orion reveals his true intention as he straps jetpacks to the two just as the race begins and they're dropped into the thick of a throng of racing robots. Using their jetpacks and some quick thinking to compensate for their inability to transform, the two dodge the numerous traps and obstacles, and briefly manage to take the lead, sending bots across the city into a frenzy, especially the cogless miners. The pair are just about to limp across the finish line and take first place, but end up being run down by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who snags victory for herself. The pair figure they can still be proud of second place... until several dozen other racers whip by them in vehicle mode.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Sentinel visits.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I seek to build an empire, and your only goal is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?]]<br />
In Iacon's medical center, where many, many racers have ultimately ended up, Sentinel Prime meets with Orion and D-16; the pair are immediately certain they are in ''massive'' trouble, especially when they're scanned by Sentinel's creepy aide [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] before his arrival, but it turns out it's quite the opposite. Sentinel ''loved'' their little stunt, and tells them that the miners' productivity after that showing was already at 150%. Sentinel offers them a chance to tour the mines and help inspire their comrades to work harder, with promises of some pampering along the way, and the pair quickly agree. However, Darkwing arrives before Airachnid can escort them to Sentinel's private quarters; infuriated that he nearly lost the race to the pair after they humiliated him, he drags them to the planet's fiftieth sub-level (ten levels below what they ''thought'' was the lowest level of the planet) and locks them in a trash incineration station.<br />
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The two bots soon meet the eccentric and exceptionally talkative [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]], who has been trapped at the job of "look at garbage and take anything of value out before it's burned" for years, with only garbage statues for "company". When one of B's pals "[[Steve (One)|Steve]]" utters some electronic gibberish, Orion accidentally beheads the "bot", but discovers within the wreckage an old beacon from the Quintesson war, still broadcasting a set of coordinates located somewhere on the planet's surface. Orion, B-127, and D-16 decide to investigate, escaping the only way they can: by climbing up the dump chute. Ew. The trio stow away aboard an automated surface-bound garbage train, but coincidentally encounter Elita-1, who now works the refuse line. She handily clobbers the three, but ends up locked in the train with them as it departs. She heads for the front, intending to report them to security, a mad dash that gets all the harder as the train starts moving vertically towards its destination. She manages to pop a hatch and make it out of the train, and the trio give chase, but all four are stopped cold as they're enveloped in light and they find themselves traveling along Cybertron's surface.<br />
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The four are stunned by the planet's natural beauty, but then horrified as said natural beauty starts violently heaving upwards behind them, tearing up the self-building rail and scattering train cars. They run for it but are thrown off, waking in just enough time to completely miss another train, the rail un-building behind it. Elita is furious, but agrees to join Orion's search for the Matrix, on the conditions that 1) she's in command, 2) she holds the map, and 3) after they find the Matrix and bring it back the other three turn themselves in for their idiotic plan and sing her praises to the authorities. Orion very quickly agrees, and the four head off, confused by the weird not-metal life growing on the surface. They spy a group of robotic quadrupedal lifeforms, which suddenly snap to attention and run for it as the ground begins to tremble. It's soon apparent the cause of their panic: a massive Quintesson spaceship! As the ship scans for any lifeforms (obliterating one of the deer-bots with a massive cannon-blast when it ends up in the tracking beams), the four barely evade detection and the ship moves on.<br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-AlphaTrionTransformationCogs.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do my wonders.]]<br />
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Soon they find themselves at the end of the map's trail, a hidden and extremely creepy cave. Inside they find a scene of absolute horror, the spot where the ancient Primes made their final stand against the Quintessons, the bodies of the thirteen laying broken and covered in overgrowth. Although the Matrix is nowhere to be found, Orion discovers that [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]]'s spark still pulses, and uses an [[energon cube]] provided by B to revive him. The four attempt to bring Trion up to speed on recent events, but their mention of "Sentinel Prime" causes Trion to reveal the terrible truth: Sentinel is an imposter, a traitorous aide who led the Primes into a Quintesson ambush, in exchange for "ruling" Cybertron under the invaders' command. However, when Sentinel tried to claim the Matrix after prying it from [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]]'s corpse, the artifact judged him unworthy and disappeared. To appease his new masters, Sentinel has deliberately stolen transformation cogs from newly-created Transformers to keep them producing energon in the mines; at Trion's urging, the four emerge from the cave to witness Sentinel pledging servitude to the [[Quintesson High Commander]], and learn the city's garbage trains are really transporting Cybertron's dwindling energon supplies to Quintesson ships, leaving barely enough for the people of Cybertron. These revelations leave the bots shocked and horrified, but D-16 takes it the worst of all, having also looked up to Sentinel for years. Alpha Trion decides to give the team hope by gifting them the transformation cogs of some of his fallen comrades, as well as a recording of Sentinel's treachery. However, Airachnid had spied the four when they were watching Sentinel's meeting with the Quintessons, and a squad of Sentinel's [[Death Tracker]]s arrive. Despite his disrepair, Alpha Trion uses his leonine alternate mode to handily wipe out the squad while Orion and the others to escape, but he is quickly incapacitated by Airachnid.<br />
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The four bots have a very rocky time learning to transform in the middle of fleeing a squad of Death Trackers, tumbling downhill with only ''parts'' of them shifting into their new vehicle modes, but desperation forces them to adapt ''very'' quickly. Each one finds new abilities and an aptitude for combat, and soon they're able to destroy their pursuers. Overjoyed at their victory, they make the plan to use the incriminating information Trion gave them by returning to Iacon and exposing Sentinel as a traitor... although D-16 snatches the evidence and takes the lead, his ever-growing intensity and openly-stated desire to kill Sentinel leaving Orion more and more unnerved. They don't get far, however, when a series of shots ring out, and each bot slips into stasis....<br />
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Back in Iacon, Alpha Trion is brought before Sentinel, who mocks the "old-timer" and gloats about his station, complaining to Airachnid about the Primes' stuffiness and boring speeches. Trion's word of warning that Sentinel's time will soon be over only annoys the false Prime further, and in a fit of rage he kills the ancient Prime before sending Airachnid back to the surface to hunt down the wayward miners.<br />
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[[File:TFoneStarscreamSoundwaveShockwaveInterrogation.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You're playing with the big boys now!]]<br />
Orion and the others are brought back online, bound (and gagged in B's case) as prisoners of the former members of Cybertron's [[High Guard]], who have been fighting a guerrilla war against the Quintessons ever since the fall of the Primes, led by [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]]. D-16 is not impressed, and giving into his growing rage, challenges Starscream's authority, and the two quickly end up in a brawl. While Starscream plays it tough even as Megatron crushes his neck and damages his speech module, his attitude soon changes as Megatron manifests a massive cannon on his arm, aimed directly at Starscream's head. The Guard quickly rally behind their new leader, ready to take the fight to Sentinel... but Airachnid's forces arrive and ambush them.<br />
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[[File:TFOne Airachnid attacks.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?]]<br />
Orion, having been buried in the battle, awakens when Elita drags him from the rubble, to find that D-16, B-127, and much of the Guard have been taken prisoner, and the data crystal containing the evidence of Sentinel's betrayal has been shattered. Orion despairs, believing their quest to be hopeless now, but Elita won't have it. Though she's still not above taking some digs at Orion, she points out that it is the bot's endless ''optimism'' that makes him a true leader, one that can make bots do amazing (and occasionally amazingly ''stupid'') things. Orion takes the praise (and insults) and decides it's time to rally, and the two quickly formulate a plan; the Guard may be strong, but the last battle proved they aren't enough on their own, they need a true army... and Orion knows exactly where to get one. After Elita quickly shuts down any dissent from the remaining Guard (thanks to a very swift punch to [[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave's]] eye), Orion primes the warriors for the coming battle, with a cry of "''Transform and ROLL OUT!''"<br />
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The captives have been brought to Sentinel's tower, where the puppet leader gloats over them, mocking Starscream's scrambled voice and sneering at D-16. But the miner does not cower or balk at all, declaring that he is not afraid of Sentinel, as he has nothing left to lose. Noticing the worn Megatronus decal, Sentinel reveals that he took Megatronus's transformation cog when he killed him, ripping the decal from the miner's arm before slapping it back onto his chest... and then, knocking the miner on his back, uses a mining tool to crudely ''carve'' the Prime's face into D-16's chest.<br />
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Orion uses his new form to rocket-glide into the depths of Iacon City, entering the miners' quarters (and bodily hurling Darkwing aside in the process). Orion reveals the truth to the miners, and rallies them to join forces with the High Guard and rebel against Sentinel's regime. Meanwhile, Elita, Shockwave and [[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] have commandeered a returning "garbage" train, transporting the Guard into the city in a sneak attack. But the sudden appearance of hundreds of Death Trackers makes things look very bad for the plan, until Orion and the miners leap into the fray, jetpacks and commandeered blasters ablaze. Airachnid attempts to kill Orion, slamming him into the train engine, revealing the ''incredibly horrifying'' array of optics hidden in the back of her skull. But her multi-scanning abilities give Orion a sudden idea as the train plows towards Sentinel's tower.<br />
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Sentinel, angered as D-16 once again attempts to rise up, is just about to blow the miner's head off when the train slams into his tower. Soundwave frees the prisoners and the fight spills across the city. Sentinel transforms into combat mode, but D-16 will not be deterred, the two launching into battle. Elita leaps into action, tackling Airachnid and attempting to take her prisoner (with only ''some'' gratuitously satisfying pummeling along the way). She drags the semi-conscious bot to one of Iacon's broadcast stations, and B makes a very ''over-enthusiastic'' entrance. Airachnid's memory banks are quickly scanned, and her memories of Sentinel's most recent meeting with the Quintessons is broadcast throughout the city, leading the populace to also join the fight.<br />
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Sentinel fares badly in his fight with D-16, and seeing his cowering before the Quintessons on dozens of screens, his empire in ruins, tries to flee, and when that fails, begs D-16 to spare him, claiming they can co-rule Cybertron. D-16 insists that Sentinel must die for his crimes, but Orion tries to convince his friend that they can be better than their enemies. D-16 violently disagrees, knocking his friend aside and readying the kill shot... only for Orion to leap in the path, the cannon-blast tearing through his torso and sending him tumbling over the edge. Megatron grabs Orion's one good arm, horrified... ''that Orion would stop him from killing Sentinel''. And with this betrayal, he lets his dying friend fall, vowing he is ''done'' saving his friend from his mistakes, and Orion plummets into Cybertron's depths. As Orion falls, D-16—insistent that there will be no more Primes—rips Sentinel in half. He seizes Megatronus's transformation cog from Sentinel's chest, replacing the one gifted to him by Trion, which transforms him into an even ''more'' battle-ready form. Declaring himself "Megatron", he commands the High Guard to destroy everything Sentinel built... in other words, what's left of the city.<br />
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[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|thumb|300px|Goodbye... brother.]]<br />
Meanwhile, the mortally wounded Orion falls through the planetary strata, which slides and shifts out of his way, until he finally reaches Cybertron's core. There, he encounters the spirits of the Primes, who announce that Primus has deemed him worthy to carry the Matrix of Leadership. Orion too is rebuilt, his spark restored, and is declared the newest of the Primes, "Optimus Prime", and sent rocketing to the surface in a blaze of blue light. <br />
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Elita and B try and fail to stop Megatron's rampage, their former friend ready to kill them too, but Optimus smashes onto the scene. Megatron is incensed at this new betrayal both by his former friend ''and'' the Matrix itself, and launches himself at Optimus. Optimus ultimately triumphs in their fight, and, unwilling to kill his oldest friend, reluctantly banishes Megatron and his new allies to the wilderness. Megatron, his cannon having been destroyed in the fight, seethes but decides that now is not the time, and takes his new army to the surface.<br />
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With the return of the Matrix of Leadership, Cybertron is restored to life; energon flows once again from the planet's core all the way to the surface, and ''all'' of the cogless bots receive transformation cogs, becoming fully autonomous "[[Autobot]]s" who vow to defend Cybertron from any future Quintesson incursions. However, the Quintessons are not the only looming threat—though banished from Iacon, Megatron and his followers rechristen themselves the "[[Decepticon]]s" and swear revenge.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{featuredcharacters<br />
|h1=Miners<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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"Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
"He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
"Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
"''ESPECIALLY'' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br><br />
:—'''Elita-1''' asks '''Shockwave''' about B-127's restraints.<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
:—Orion realizes that dramatic one-liners aren't that dramatic if no one can hear them.<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is. ''What. I. '''Make it!'''''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I... am ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Continuity notes==<br />
The movie that would ultimately become ''Transformers One'' entered preliminary development in early 2015, when the project was first pitched as part of a writer's room that would lay out a number of sequels, prequels, and spinoff films that would turn the ongoing [[live-action film series|slate of live-action movies]] into a proper "cinematic universe", an attempt to cash in on the then-meteoric hype of the {{w|Marvel Cinematic Universe}}. Like pretty much all the other "cinematic universes" pitched at around this time, this ambitious vision was not to be: following the box-office bomb that was ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', most of these projects were shelved, while others were heavily reworked—perhaps most infamously, ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' was reworked into a film that contradicted with the character's [[World War II]] flashbacks in ''The Last Knight'', shifting the film into a more ambiguous timeframe with regards to the other five live-action films. <br />
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It appears that a similar conceptual drift occurred over the course of ''Transformers One'''s production. When the film entered full production in mid-2020, ''One'' was said to be "separate and apart" from the ongoing live-action films, though at the time just how distinct the film would be from its predecessors remained a mystery. <ref name="cooleyreveal" /> When later asked if the film was a prequel to the live-action films, a reboot, or its own universe, director Josh Cooley answered "yes" to all of the above. <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref> While a few details and visual nods—such as Bumblebee's original name of "B-127"—referenced the live-action films, the film otherwise draws heavily upon the mythology first laid down in the [[Aligned continuity family|"Aligned" continuity family]], particularly in its depiction of Orion Pax and D-16 as former allies fighting against a corrupt Cybertronian government. <br />
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As the film's release date drew closer, multiple comments from the film's creatives indicated that the filmmakers viewed the movie as something entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films. In July, Josh Cooley stated that the film was set in a "new Transformers continuity" <ref>{{citesocial|quote= "Hey little nerd in my profile picture, what if I told you someday you'll create a new Transformers continuity, that begins earlier than anything you've seen on the Transformers lore timeline, with the greatest crew and cast ever assembled?"|link= https://x.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510?t=Oju3b9v53cYIHlH4MLEsXg |name=Josh Cooley|site=Twitter|year=2024|month=7|day=27}}</ref>; in another interview from a week before release, di Bonaventura ultimately admitted that ''One'' didn't fit into the chronology of the live-action films, and described ''One'' and the live-action films as "two universes" that would be "[kept] separate". <ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> These statements were ultimately borne out by the movie itself, which featured multiple plot points that are pretty much irreconcilable with the live-action films—early on, the film establishes that [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] is long dead, negating his appearance in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''; additionally, the movie ends with the newly christened Megatron killing Sentinel Prime, leaving no wiggle room for the events of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' to occur. As a result, the wiki has opted to treat the ''One'' franchise and any potential sequels as a new [[continuity family]], entirely separate from the ongoing live-action films.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* As with pretty much every major ''Transformers'' project since 2010, ''Transformers One'' is the latest interpretation of the modernized ''Transformers'' backstory that originated with [[Binder of Revelation|Hasbro's internal design documents]] and was first laid down in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''—the story of [[Primus]], the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]], and the origins of Optimus Prime and Megatron as former friends who fought against inequality on pre-war Cybertron until Megatron's extremism drove them apart. Notably, this version of the story portrays both Orion and Megatron as [[energon]] miners on the bottom of Cybertron's caste system—most other interpretations have instead depicted Orion as a somewhat higher-ranking data clerk. While other tellings of the story have Orion advocating for non-violent social change, this take on the origin ends with Orion Pax working alongside the future Decepticons to directly overthrow the reigning Prime, evoking [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Autocracy|Autocracy]]'' miniseries.<br />
* Optimus Prime's original identity of "Orion Pax" is a name taken from the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Notably, the cartoon's version of Orion Pax was also a manual laborer, although the film does seemingly pay homage to Orion Pax's other famous job by having him sneak into the Cybertronian Archives at the very beginning of the film.<br />
* The 'bot who will one day be known as "Megatron" initially goes by the name "D-16", a moniker lifted from ''Exodus'' and itself based on the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 Megatron toy]]. D-16's original body—with a black, dome-shaped helmet and yellow eyes—references Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* B-127 is heavily based on his [[live-action film series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|counterpart]]: his helmet design (with its large "cheeks" and movable "antennae") bears a resemblance to his appearance in those films; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. While other characters shorten his name to "Bee", he's never once referred to as "Bumblebee"—likewise taking after the [[Bumblebee (film)|''Bumblebee'' movie]], where that version of B-127 only gained the familiar name after landing on [[Earth]]. B-127's battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart's]] [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original toy]]; towards the end of the film, he fights with a pair of "knife hands" seemingly based on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|"Aligned" Bumblebee]]'s melee weapons in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game. <br />
* In general, Elita-1 doesn't draw upon as many specific references as her co-stars, although her purplish-pink color scheme and motorcycle [[alternate mode]] may be a reference to the [[Elita-One (Movie)|live-action incarnation of the character]]. Notably, of the four main protagonists, Elita's the only one who ''doesn't'' have an alternate alias—especially odd given that her [[Elita One (G1)|G1 counterpart]] originally went by "Ariel" in the ''The Transformers'' episode "War Dawn".<br />
* Sentinel Prime is based on [[Sentinel Zeta Prime]], former leader of Cybertron in the "Aligned" continuity. Like that version of the character, this take on Sentinel Prime is explicitly a "false" Prime who never carried the Matrix of Leadership, and a puppet ruler who was appointed to the position by the Quintessons. Design-wise, this take on Sentinel combines his "Aligned" counterpart's blue and gold color scheme with the cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade from [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' Sentinel Prime]], while his battle mode is loosely inspired by Sentinel's [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]] from [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' comic. He also has details from his [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]]'s glorious chin and shares some phisical similiarities with [[Nominus Prime]], a comic original character from the IDW 2005 continuity who, coincidentally, was also depicted as a puppet leader and false Prime with a cybertronian jet as alternate mode.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his "Aligned" counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* The Thirteen, referred to only as the Primes in the film, are based on their "Aligned" counterparts for their backstory and designs. Vector, Nexus, Megatronus, Solus, and Alchemist Prime also draw from their ''[[:File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|Cybertron]]'', ''[[:File:NexusPrimeflankedbyotherPrimes.jpg|Timelines]]'', ''[[:File:Megatronus.jpeg|Titans Return]]'', ''[[:File:SolusPrime-PowerofthePrimes.jpg|Power of the Primes]]'', and ''[[:File:TheCitizen IaconusCitizens.jpg|Cyberverse]]'' designs, respectively. Megatronus is also inspired by his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' design, including his face being based on the Decepticon symbol, although it is far move obvious in this movie, coincidentally evoking [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]]. Megatronus's face becoming the in-universe inspiration for the Decepticon symbol reflects the real life story of [[Soundwave (G1)|G1 Soundwave]]'s face inspiring the iconic symbol.<br />
* The mysterious [[Thirteenth Prime]] is replaced with Zeta Prime, who also takes [[Prima]]'s role as leader and Matrix-bearer, though Prima himself is still present. Zeta's design is also based on "Aligned" Sentinel Zeta Prime, as he appears in the ''War for Cybertron'' video game. <br />
* Shockwave, Soundwave, Starscream's jet mode, and the cogged versions of Ironhide, Ratchet, Arcee, and Brawn have many details based on their ''Bumblebee'' designs. In particular, Ironhide and Soundwave transform into the vehicles modes designed by [[Emiliano Santalucia]] for their ''[[Studio Series]]'' toys. Soundwave's black sections on his upper thighs are based on the hinges on his [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Toys|original G1 toy]].<br />
* Shockwave's alternate mode resembles that of his [[Shockwave (WFC)|counterpart]] from the ''War for Cybertron'' games.<br />
* Many contemporary works of pre-war ''Transformers'' fiction have established that pre-war Cybertronians organized themselves under a job-based [[Functionism|caste system]], with miners and other manual laborers occupying the lowest ranks of Transformer society. ''One'' features a very simplified version of this hierarchy, where Cybertronians without transformation cogs are an oppressed underclass while other Transformers receive additional rights and job opportunities. <br />
* With the exception of D-16—whose origins as a low-ranking miner date back to IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''—all of the other miners shown in the film go on to join the Autobots, while the forerunners of the Decepticons are depicted as ex-members of the elite [[High Guard]]. This specific class divide dates back to the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" and, to a lesser extent, "War Dawn", which explained the war between the Autobots and Decepticons as an entrenched conflict between civilian laborers and military robots. <br />
* The film's themes, "Resting Place of the Primes" and "The Fall", includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
*"The Fall" also plays a motif lifted from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'s'' "[[Death of Optimus Prime]]" in a different key. More specifically, the motif is from when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] flatlines and dies. Fitting, as "The Fall" plays when Orion Pax is dropped into Cybertron's core and Optimus Prime is born.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''The Transformers: The Movie.''<br />
* The Iacon 5000 derives from the Marvel UK ''The Transformers'' [[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|issue 326's "Darn 'n' Blast" letter page]]. Many of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from G1 and ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', with their colors and vehicle modes next to their names on the leaderboard, though they do not correspond to specific models except for the miners, Darkwing, and Chromia. <br />
** Racers based on their G1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], "[[Deadend (One)|Deadend]]", [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Dragstrip (One)|Dragstrip]], [[Swerve (One)|Swerve]], [[Powerglide (One)|Powerglide]], [[Jetstorm (One)|Jetstorm]], [[Windblade (One)|Windblade]], [[Afterburner (One)|Afterburner]], [[Blurr (One)|Blurr]], [[Fireflight (One)|Fireflight]], [[Cordon (One)|Cordon]], [[Breakdown (One)|Breakdown]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], "[[Spinout (One)|Spinout]]", [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], [[Scattershot (One)|Scattorshot]], [[Inferno (One)|Inferno]], [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]], and "[[Hotrod (One)|Hotrod]]".<br />
** Racers based on their G2 counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]], "[[Roadrocket (One)|Roadrocket]]", [[Jolt (One)|Jolt]], and [[Staxx (One)|Staxx]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]] and [[Tankor (One)|Tankor]] are based on their ''[[Override (Cybertron)|Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Tankor (BM)|Beast Machines]]'' counterparts, respectively.<br />
**Racers that are only named through dialogue are [[Tailwind (One)|Tailwind]], [[Strafe (One)|Strafe]] (spelled "Streak" in one version of the English subtitles), [[Skyfire (One)|Skyfire]], and original characters [[Thunderglide]] and [[Behemoth]]. Phew!<br />
* B-127 naming one of his pals 'Steve' could be a reference to [[Steve (Vehicon)|Steve the Vehicon]], a popular fandom joke during the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'' cartoon]] that got official recognition in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 comic)|''Robots in Disguise'' comic]].<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The notion of the Matrix of Leadership actively rejecting an "unworthy" candidate and disintegrating was a plot point in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''. When Orion Pax ''does'' find the Matrix, it is hidden in the planet's core, evoking the climax of the ''War for Cybertron'' games. <br />
* Megatron is the 'bot who shoots Orion and leaves him on the brink of death until he is resurrected as Optimus Prime in what is likely a reference to the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "War Dawn". However, the specific framing of the scene—in which Megatron shoots Orion and drops him into the depths of the planet, only for him to find the Matrix and return as Optimus—is, however coincidentially, nearly identical to the events of [[Transformation (issue)|issue #9]] of ''Autocracy''.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' toy]], itself based on his [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Toys|cancelled BotCon toy]]. <br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|G1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Shockwave's eye flickers when he speaks, just as it did on his [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 counterpart]].<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]]. However, his voice returns to normal before the film's end as he declares his allegiance to the newly-renamed Megatron.<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime's tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging Optimus Prime's famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]—by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how the [[Rainmaker]]s disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[AllSpark]].<br />
* The fatal wounds Orion Pax sustained from D-16 before his descent into Cybertron's core strongly resemble the wounds Optimus Prime sustained at the end of the ''The Transformers'' episode "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]".<br />
* When both Orion Pax and Sentinel Prime die, [[aggressive depigmentation|their bodies turn grey]]. Of course, Orion doesn't stay that way for long, as he's no stranger to [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|dying]] nor coming back to life in a more powerful form.<br />
* "Arise, Optimus Prime", intones Alpha Trion as Orion receives the Matrix, evoking the climax of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', in which a ghostly Optimus Prime said the same to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as he transformed into Rodimus Prime.<br />
* In the final scene, many miners gain details matching their G1 selves after they receive their cogs. In particular, Arcee gains her pink visor from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' and Jazz obtains the door-wings from his [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Toys|original toy]].<br />
* Optimus's concluding narration is presented as a "message" being sent into space to warn the Quintessons not to return. This continues the recurring concept of the ''Transformers'' films ending with Optimus "sending a message," introduced in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]] and repeated in most of the sequels.<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
*Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the [[:File:TF-G1-HD-Logo-Evil-Decepticon.png|original Decepticon ''The Transformers'' logo]], and many a [[scene transition]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=165 Just don't mention the Glee club around him...]<br />
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==Errors==<br />
* One of the cogless miners in the opening mine scene is clearly meant to be [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], with a black crest, red pelvis, and red pips on his shoulders. However, a later scene in Iacon's medical center has a voice on the intercom paging a "Dr. Ratchet".<br />
* The incriminating clips of Sentinel replayed from Airachnid's mind reuse clips from previous scenes of the movie instead of being from Airachnid's point of view. Most egregious is the footage where Sentinel and his entourage kneel to the Quintesson High Commander, where Airachnid herself is fully visible.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album,''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
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*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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'''B-127''': ''(mumbles)''<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "'''''ESPECIALLY''''' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br><br />
'''Starscream''': "Enough. Two options for you: 1, we slowly dismantle each of you, one bolt and screw at a time, and really make sure you feel it. Or 2, in exchange for a quick death, you give us intel on the Energon trains, access to the mines..."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Who exactly are you guys?"<br><br />
'''B-127''': ''(gets the gag off)'' "The Cybertronian High Guard!"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': ''(To Soundwave)'' "I ''TOLD'' YOU IT WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH!"<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...what?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth... is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"Impossible... Primus gave ''you'' the Matrix?"<br><br />
"We could have built the future ''together!"''<br><br />
"I'll build it myself, after I tear down everyone '''''IN MY WAY!'''''"<br />
:-'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' set the stage for eons of conflict to come.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I am... ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Orion Pax infiltrating the Cybertronian Archives in search of information on the Matrix of Leadership is a nod to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|''Aligned'' Orion Pax]]'s occupation as a data archivist as introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* Orion Pax being Optimus' name before he became Prime was first introduced in the G1 cartoon episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Meanwhile, Megatron's previous name as D-16 and his old job as a lowly miner were first introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' for [[Megatron (WFC)|''Aligned'' Megatron]]'s past, taking after the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 Megatron toy]].<br />
* When Orion pretends to transform, he tucks his arms in and clasps his legs together, emulating the standard transformation scheme of many G1 Optimus Prime toys.<br />
* D-16's cogless form with his yellow eyes and black, dome-shaped helmet resembles Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertronians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* All of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from G1 and G2, with their colors and vehicle modes being used with their names on the scoreboard. They range from series mainstays to some ''deep'' cuts.<br />
** Racers based on their G1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], [[Deadend (One)|Deadend]], [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], [[Spinout (One)|Spinout]], [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], and [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]].<br />
** Racers based on their G2 counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], and [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]]'s colors seem to be based on her Cybertron counterpart.<br />
* Bumblebee's Cybertronian name being "B-127" originates from the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie. Notably, while most people simply call him "Bee," B-127 is never once referred to as "Bumblebee" – likewise taking after the ''Bumblebee'' movie, where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|that version of B-127]] only gained the familiar name thanks to [[Charlie Watson]] after arriving on Earth.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the existence of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|Voyager class toy.]]<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]].<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime’s tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Orion Pax jumps on top of Megatron's vehicle mode and rips off his tank barrel during their climactic duel, seemingly referencing the moment in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' where [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] does the same to [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 cartoon version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the original cartoon's Decepticon [[scene transition]].<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] -- by bisecting the bot with his bare hands. Similarly, this is also how [[Rainmaker|The Rainmakers]] disposed of Sentinel in the [[2019 IDW continuity]].<br />
* This isn't the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|first time]] or even the [[Transformation (issue)|second]] that Orion Pax has been blasted into the depths of Cybertron as Megatron triumphs over the previous Prime, then returns with the Matrix of Leadership.<br />
* Though there are thirteen original Primes here, they're never actually referred to as "[[The Thirteen]]", simply being called the Primes. This is also the first time Zeta has been counted among their number, seemingly replacing [[Thirteenth Prime|The Thirteenth]].<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[Allspark]].<br />
* Cybertron's core where Orion sees the spirit of the Primes is a large nova of glowing blue energy, calling to mind Vector Sigma from past continuities (though Vector Sigma is usually yellow/orange), or perhaps a more apt comparison would be the appearance Primus's took in ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''.<br />
* Optimus spinning his axe to deflect Megatron's shots is the similar to how his Generation 1 counterpart did with spinning his hand holding a crystal shard to knock down Megatron in [[Fire in the Sky]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how the main quartet's reality was a lie is certainly at least a partial reference to Fishburne's famous role in ''{{w|The Matrix}}''.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album,''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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|caption=The Motion Picture you are about to see is an adaptation of the [[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]] story.<br>While artistic and historical license has been taken, we believe that this film is true to the essence, values and integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for [[fandom|millions of people worldwide]].<br />
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|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
|runtime=104 minutes<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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|h1=Miners<br />
|c1=<br />
*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
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<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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'''B-127''': ''(mumbles)''<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "'''''ESPECIALLY''''' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br><br />
'''Starscream''': "Enough. Two options for you: 1, we slowly dismantle each of you, one bolt and screw at a time, and really make sure you feel it. Or 2, in exchange for a quick death, you give us intel on the Energon trains, access to the mines..."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Who exactly are you guys?"<br><br />
'''B-127''': ''(gets the gag off)'' "The Cybertronian High Guard!"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': ''(To Soundwave)'' "I ''TOLD'' YOU IT WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH!"<br />
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'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out..."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...What?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I am... ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Orion Pax infiltrating the Cybertronian Archives in search of information on the Matrix of Leadership is a nod to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|''Aligned'' Orion Pax]]'s occupation as a data archivist as introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* Orion Pax being Optimus' name before he became Prime was first introduced in the G1 cartoon episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Meanwhile, Megatron's previous name as D-16 and his old job as a lowly miner were first introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' for [[Megatron (WFC)|''Aligned'' Megatron]]'s past, taking after the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 Megatron toy]].<br />
* When Orion pretends to transform, he tucks his arms in and clasps his legs together, emulating the standard transformation scheme of many G1 Optimus Prime toys.<br />
* D-16's cogless form with his yellow eyes and black, dome-shaped helmet resembles Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertronians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* All of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from G1 and G2, with their colors and vehicle modes being used with their names on the scoreboard. They range from series mainstays to some ''deep'' cuts.<br />
** Racers based on their G1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], [[Deadend (One)|Deadend]], [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], [[Spinout (One)|Spinout]], [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], and [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]].<br />
** Racers based on their G2 counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], and [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]]'s colors seem to be based on her Cybertron counterpart.<br />
* Bumblebee's Cybertronian name being "B-127" originates from the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie. Notably, while most people simply call him "Bee," B-127 is never once referred to as "Bumblebee" – likewise taking after the ''Bumblebee'' movie, where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|that version of B-127]] only gained the familiar name thanks to [[Charlie Watson]] after arriving on Earth.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the existence of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|Voyager class toy.]]<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]].<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime’s tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Orion Pax jumps on top of Megatron's vehicle mode and rips off his tank barrel during their climactic duel, seemingly referencing the moment in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' where [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] does the same to [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 cartoon version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the original cartoon's Decepticon [[scene transition]].<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)| Jazz]] -- by bisecting the bot with his bare hands.<br />
* This isn't the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|first time]] or even the [[Transformation (issue)|second]] that Orion Pax has been blasted into the depths of Cybertron as Megatron triumphs over the previous Prime, then returns with the Matrix of Leadership.<br />
* Though there are thirteen original Primes here, they're never actually referred to as "[[The Thirteen]]", simply being called the Primes. This is also the first time Zeta has been counted among their number.<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[Allspark]].<br />
* Cybertron's core where Orion sees the spirit of the Primes is a large nova of glowing blue energy, calling to mind Vector Sigma from past continuities (though Vector Sigma is usually yellow/orange), or perhaps a more apt comparison would be the appearance Primus's took in ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''.<br />
* Optimus spinning his axe to deflect Megatron's shots is the similar to how his Generation 1 counterpart did with spinning his hand holding a crystal shard to knock down Megatron in [[Fire in the Sky]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how the main quartet's reality was a lie is certainly at least a partial reference to Fishburne's famous role in ''{{w|The Matrix}}''.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album,''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
|c2=<br />
*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
<br />
|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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|c4=<br />
*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
<br />
'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
<br />
==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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<br />
'''B-127''': ''(mumbles)''<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "'''''ESPECIALLY''''' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br><br />
'''Starscream''': "Enough. Two options for you: 1, we slowly dismantle each of you, one bolt and screw at a time, and really make sure you feel it. Or 2, in exchange for a quick death, you give us intel on the Energon trains, access to the mines..."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Who exactly are you guys?"<br><br />
'''B-127''': ''(gets the gag off)'' "The Cybertronian High Guard!"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': ''(To Soundwave)'' "I ''TOLD'' YOU IT WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH!"<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Soundwave''': "What is our first move?"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' "We roll out..."<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': "...What?!"<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': ''(quietly)'' "Louder!"<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': "TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!"<br />
<br />
<br />
"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
<br />
<br />
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
<br />
<br />
"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
<br />
<br />
"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
<br />
<br />
"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
<br />
<br />
"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I am... ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
<br />
<br />
"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
<br />
==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Orion Pax infiltrating the Cybertronian Archives in search of information on the Matrix of Leadership is a nod to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|''Aligned'' Orion Pax]]'s occupation as a data archivist as introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* Orion Pax being Optimus' name before he became Prime was first introduced in the G1 cartoon episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Meanwhile, Megatron's previous name as D-16 and his old job as a lowly miner were first introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' for [[Megatron (WFC)|''Aligned'' Megatron]]'s past, taking after the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 Megatron toy]].<br />
* When Orion pretends to transform, he tucks his arms in and clasps his legs together, emulating the standard transformation scheme of many G1 Optimus Prime toys.<br />
* D-16's cogless form with his yellow eyes and black, dome-shaped helmet resembles Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertronians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* All of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from G1 and G2, with their colors and vehicle modes being used with their names on the scoreboard. They range from series mainstays to some ''deep'' cuts.<br />
** Racers based on their G1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], [[Deadend (One)|Deadend]], [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], [[Spinout (One)|Spinout]], [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], and [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]].<br />
** Racers based on their G2 counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], and [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]]'s colors seem to be based on her Cybertron counterpart.<br />
* Bumblebee's Cybertronian name being "B-127" originates from the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie. Notably, while most people simply call him "Bee," B-127 is never once referred to as "Bumblebee" – likewise taking after the ''Bumblebee'' movie, where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|that version of B-127]] only gained the familiar name thanks to [[Charlie Watson]] after arriving on Earth.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the existence of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|Voyager class toy.]]<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]].<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime’s tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Orion Pax jumps on top of Megatron's vehicle mode and rips off his tank barrel during their climactic duel, seemingly referencing the moment in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' where [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] does the same to [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 cartoon version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the original cartoon's Decepticon [[scene transition]].<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)| Jazz]] -- by bisecting the bot with his bare hands.<br />
* This isn't the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|first time]] or even the [[Transformation (issue)|second]] that Orion Pax has been blasted into the depths of Cybertron as Megatron triumphs over the previous Prime, then returns with the Matrix of Leadership.<br />
* Though there are thirteen original Primes here, they're never actually referred to as "[[The Thirteen]]", simply being called the Primes. This is also the first time Zeta has been counted among their number.<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[Allspark]].<br />
* Cybertron's core where Orion sees the spirit of the Primes is a large nova of glowing blue energy, calling to mind Vector Sigma from past continuities (though Vector Sigma is usually yellow/orange), or perhaps a more apt comparison would be the appearance Primus's took in ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''. <br />
<br />
==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how the main quartet's reality was a lie is certainly at least a partial reference to Fishburne's famous role in ''{{w|The Matrix}}''.<br />
<br />
==Music==<br />
A score album,''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
<br />
==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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|h1=Miners<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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'''B-127''': ''(mumbles)''<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Uh, why is he gagged?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "He wouldn't stop talking."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Even when he was unconscious?"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': "'''''ESPECIALLY''''' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!"<br><br />
'''Starscream''': "Enough. Two options for you: 1, we slowly dismantle each of you, one bolt and screw at a time, and really make sure you feel it. Or 2, in exchange for a quick death, you give us intel on the Energon trains, access to the mines..."<br><br />
'''Elita''': "Who exactly are you guys?"<br><br />
'''B-127''': ''(gets the gag off)'' "The Cybertronian High Guard!"<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': ''(To Soundwave)'' "I ''TOLD'' YOU IT WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH!"<br />
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'''Soundwave''': What is our first move?<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' We roll out...<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': ...What?!<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': Louder!<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!<br />
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"What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way."<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I am... ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Orion Pax infiltrating the Cybertronian Archives in search of information on the Matrix of Leadership is a nod to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|''Aligned'' Orion Pax]]'s occupation as a data archivist as introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* Orion Pax being Optimus' name before he became Prime was first introduced in the G1 cartoon episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Meanwhile, Megatron's previous name as D-16 and his old job as a lowly miner were first introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' for [[Megatron (WFC)|''Aligned'' Megatron]]'s past, taking after the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 Megatron toy]].<br />
* When Orion pretends to transform, he tucks his arms in and clasps his legs together, emulating the standard transformation scheme of many G1 Optimus Prime toys.<br />
* D-16's cogless form with his yellow eyes and black, dome-shaped helmet resembles Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertronians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* All of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from G1 and G2, with their colors and vehicle modes being used with their names on the scoreboard. They range from series mainstays to some ''deep'' cuts.<br />
** Racers based on their G1 counterparts include [[Mirage (One)|Mirage]], [[Clampdown (One)|Clampdown]], [[Silverbolt (One)|Silverbolt]], [[Deadend (One)|Deadend]], [[Slingshot (One)|Slingshot]], [[Cliffjumper (One)|Cliffjumper]], [[Swindle (One)|Swindle]], [[Tailgate (One)|Tailgate]], [[Lightspeed (One)|Lightspeed]], [[Spinout (One)|Spinout]], [[Greasepit (One)|Greasepit]], and [[Motormaster (One)|Motormaster]].<br />
** Racers based on their G2 counterparts include [[Blowout (One)|Blowout]], [[High Beam (One)|High Beam]], [[Double Clutch (One)|Double Clutch]], [[Meanstreak (One)|Meanstreak]], [[Motormouth (One)|Motormouth]], and [[Speedstream (One)|Speedstream]].<br />
** [[Override (One)|Override]]'s colors seem to be based on her Cybertron counterpart.<br />
* Bumblebee's Cybertronian name being "B-127" originates from the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie. Notably, while most people simply call him "Bee," B-127 is never once referred to as "Bumblebee" – likewise taking after the ''Bumblebee'' movie, where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|that version of B-127]] only gained the familiar name thanks to [[Charlie Watson]] after arriving on Earth.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the existence of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie.<br />
* Alpha Trion's alternate mode being a leonine beast with a unicorn-esque horn is a direct homage to his ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Alpha Trion (G1)#Titans Return|Voyager class toy.]]<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]].<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime’s tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Orion Pax jumps on top of Megatron's vehicle mode and rips off his tank barrel during their climactic duel, seemingly referencing the moment in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' where [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] does the same to [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Roll out#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 cartoon version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the original cartoon's Decepticon [[scene transition]].<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)| Jazz]] -- by bisecting the bot with his bare hands.<br />
* This isn't the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|first time]] or even the [[Transformation (issue)|second]] that Orion Pax has been blasted into the depths of Cybertron as Megatron triumphs over the previous Prime, then returns with the Matrix of Leadership.<br />
* Though there are thirteen original Primes here, they're never actually referred to as "[[The Thirteen]]", simply being called the Primes. This is also the first time Zeta has been counted among their number.<br />
* The Matrix of Leadership causing Energon to flow and 'killing' the planet when lost calls back to the [[Allspark]].<br />
* Cybertron's core where Orion sees the spirit of the Primes is a large nova of glowing blue energy, calling to mind Vector Sigma from past continuities (though Vector Sigma is usually yellow/orange), or perhaps a more apt comparison would be the appearance Primus's took in ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''. <br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how the main quartet's reality was a lie is certainly at least a partial reference to Fishburne's famous role in ''{{w|The Matrix}}''.<br />
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==Music==<br />
A score album,''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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==Fiction==<br />
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===<br />
{{noteukexclusive|Iacon 5000}}<br />
The Iacon 5000 was Cybertron's top racing event, with [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] among the contestants, with a 500-mile circuit lapped 50 times. The Decepticons decided to add some 'spice' to it and now the winner is whoever is ''least'' damaged at the end.<ref>[[Source:Darn 'n' Blast#Issue 326|Darn 'n' Blast, issue 326]]</ref><br />
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===''Animated'' cartoon===<br />
[[Carrera (Animated)|Carrera]] knew more about the Iacon 5000 than anybody else. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}<br />
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===<br />
The Iacon 5000 was one of the competitions that the [[Micromaster|Micro]] Division played in. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}<br />
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The Iacon 5000 was a city-wide race officiated by [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] happening all across Iacon City on a self-forming track full of twists, turns, drops, and obstacles. Miners were given the day off work on the day of the race so they could watch as well. [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] roped himself and [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] into joining the race unannounced as it began, with the aim of showing all of Cybertron that miners were also capable of more than just menial labor. They almost succeeded in this seemingly impossible endeavor, approaching the finish line ahead of all other racers, but lost their near-victory when Orion went back to help an injured D-16 in the hopes of passing the finish line together. The pair were swiftly overtaken by [[Chromia (One)|Chromia]], who was announced winner... and seconds later, everyone else behind her. As a result of Orion and D-16 entering the race, miners have been inspired by this and increased a 150% quota since the first shift. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127 / Badassatron]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
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*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
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*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
*[[Greenlight (One)|Greenlight]]<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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|nonumbering=true<br />
}}<br />
<references group=note/><br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"Are you ''crazy?!''"<br><br />
"Sure feels like it!"<br />
:—'''D-16''' and '''Orion Pax''' summing up their initial relationship.<br />
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'''B-127''': ''(mumbles)''<br><br />
'''Elita''': Uh, why is he gagged?<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': He wouldn't stop talking.<br><br />
'''Elita''': Even when he was unconscious?<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': '''''ESPECIALLY''''' WHEN HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS!<br><br />
'''Starscream''': Enough. Two options for you: 1, we slowly dismantle each of you, one bolt and screw at a time, and really make sure you feel it. Or 2, in exchange for a quick death, you give us intel on the Energon trains, access to the mines...<br><br />
'''Elita''': Who exactly are you guys?<br><br />
'''B-127''': ''(gets gag off)'' The Cybertronian High Guard!<br><br />
'''Shockwave''': ''(To Soundwave)'' I ''TOLD'' YOU IT WASN'T TIGHT ENOUGH!<br />
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<br />
'''Soundwave''': What is our first move?<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': ''(quietly and intensely)'' We roll out...<br><br />
'''Skywarp''': ...What?!<br><br />
'''Elita-1''': Louder!<br><br />
'''Orion Pax''': TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!<br />
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<br />
What defines a Transformer is not the cog in its chest but the spark that resides in their core... a spark that gives you the will to make your world better, and that is something Sentinel can ''never'' take from us. If we want to be in control of our own destiny, we will have to fight for it. Now is the time for us to stand up. For ourselves. Stand up for this injustice! I promise you, this fight will be worth it. Follow me; nothing can stop us when we stand together! Together as '''one!'''<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' delivers his first heroic speech.<br />
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<br />
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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<br />
"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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<br />
"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way.<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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<br />
"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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<br />
"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I am... ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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<br />
"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Orion Pax infiltrating the Cybertronian Archives in search of information on the Matrix of Leadership is a nod to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|''Aligned'' Orion Pax]]'s occupation as a data archivist as introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.<br />
* Primus's design seen in the hologram Orion plays invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his [[:File:WarWithinPrimus.jpg|Dreamwave look]].<br />
* Orion Pax being Optimus' name before he became Prime was first introduced in the G1 cartoon episode "[[War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn]]". Meanwhile, Megatron's previous name as D-16 and his old job as a lowly miner were first introduced in ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]'' for [[Megatron (WFC)|''Aligned'' Megatron]]'s past, taking after the [[TakaraTomy]] ID number of the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#The Transformers|original G1 Megatron toy]].<br />
* When Orion pretends to transform, he tucks his arms in and clasps his legs together, emulating the standard transformation scheme of many G1 Optimus Prime toys.<br />
* D-16's cogless form with his yellow eyes and black, dome-shaped helmet resembles Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], also a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertronians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* All of the racers in the Iacon 5000 are characters from G1 and G2, with their colors and vehicle modes being used with their names on the scoreboard. They range from series mainstays to some some ''deep'' cuts.<br />
** Racers based on their G1 counterparts include Mirage, Clampdown, Silverbolt, Deadend, Slingshot, Cliffjumper, Swindle, Tailgate, Lightspeed, Spinout, Greasepit.<br />
** Racers based on their G2 counterparts include Blowout, High Beam, Double Clutch, Meanstreak, Motormouth, and Speedstream.<br />
** Override's colors seem to be based on her Cybertron counterpart.<br />
* Bumblebee's Cybertronian name being "B-127" originates from the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie. Notably, while most people simply call him "Bee," B-127 is never once referred to as "Bumblebee" – likewise taking after the ''Bumblebee'' movie, where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|that version of B-127]] only gained the familiar name thanks to [[Charlie Watson]] after arriving on Earth.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the existence of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<ref>[https://youtu.be/fo7EwIlSNAs?si=8y1UWHCLv46WKzE7&t=190 Brian Tyree Henry & Josh Cooley Dissect The Evolution Of Megatron | Transformers One Behind The Shot]</ref><br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]].<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "[[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|eject]]" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime’s tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Orion Pax jumps on top of Megatron's vehicle mode and rips off his tank barrel during their climactic duel, seemingly referencing the moment in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' where [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] does the same to [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].<br />
* In the second post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]". Megatron also orders the Decepticons to "[[Transform_and_rise_up#Transformers_Animated|rise up]]", quoting his ''Animated'' counterpart who originated the phrase "transform and rise up" in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]".<br />
* Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 cartoon version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the original cartoon's Decepticon [[scene transition]].<br />
* Sentinel Prime's Death Trackers take heavy inspiration from ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'''s [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s, in both their design and their role as generic enemy troopers.<br />
* Megatron disposes of Sentinel Prime in the same manner that his [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action counterpart]] killed [[Jazz (Movie)| Jazz]] -- by bisecting the bot with his bare hands.<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how the main quartet's reality was a lie is certainly at least a partial reference to Fishburne's famous role in ''{{w|The Matrix}}''.<br />
<br />
==Music==<br />
A score album,''[[Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]]'', features the original music by composer [[Brian Tyler]] and was released concurrently with the film. It notably repurposes a leitmotif from his work on [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']] into this film's main theme. The composer, under his electronic side project "Are We Dreaming", also produced the end credits song, "If I Fall", featuring rappers [[W:Quavo|Quavo]] (of Migos fame) and [[W:Ty Dolla $Sign|Ty Dolla $ign]].<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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{{bigquote|The line between friend and enemy is not as clear as I once believed. Once it's crossed, there is no going back. Because some transformations are permanent...|[[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]]}}<br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
*[[Jackpot (One)|Jackpot]]<br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"We were given the power to change our world, and you chose to destroy it. Just like Sentinel. You have betrayed Cybertron and its citizens, and you betrayed... ''me.'' Go. Take the High Guard, and leave. You are... banished from Iacon. It didn't have to end this way.<br><br />
"This isn't over, ''Prime.''"<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' share one final exchange.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life... I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I am... ''Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy... a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are... '''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Primus's design invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart. The color scheme is drawn from his Dreamwave look.<br />
* D-16's cogless form with his black, dome-shaped helmet resembles Megatron's [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Marvel Comics appearance]], which in turn was based on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], also a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertronians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the existence of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original G1 cartoon]].<br />
* Soundwave orders the High Guard to "eject" when descending on Sentinel's tower.<br />
* During the battle in Sentinel Prime’s tower, Orion leaps into the air and shoots one of the Death Trackers, with his midair pose homaging his famous midair shooting pose from ''The Transformers: The Movie''.<br />
* Orion Pax jumps on top of Megatron's vehicle mode and rips off his tank barrel during their climactic duel, seemingly referencing the moment in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' where [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] does the same to [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]].<br />
* In the post-credits scene, Megatron brands the Decepticon insignia onto his troops much like his [[Megatron (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] did in "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]".<br />
* Starscream's newly applied insignias are upside-down on his wings, just like his G1 cartoon version.<br />
* While the newly christened Decepticons fire into the sky, the glow of the laser beams shines on Megatron's insignia in a way that homages the metallic effect of the original cartoon's Decepticon [[scene transition]].<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how the main quartet's reality was a lie is certainly at least a partial reference to Fishburne's famous role in ''{{w|The Matrix}}''.<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
|runtime=104 minutes<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I'm ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life...I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I...''am Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy...a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are...'''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Primus's design invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart.<br />
* D-16's cogless form resembles the concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure, compete with a black helmet on his head.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], also a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertonians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the concept of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of Starscream in the original G1 cartoon.<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how their reality was a lie is certainly a reference to the Matrix films.<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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|runtime=104 minutes<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
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*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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==Quotes==<br />
"It's over, Sentinel! You can't escape the truth!"<br><br />
"What truth? That I plucked the cogs from your newborn chests? Forced you to mine so I could pay off the Quintessons and live like a king? None of that matters! Because the truth...is ''What. I. Make it!"<br />
:—'''Orion Pax''' learns '''Sentinel Prime''' won't go down without a fight.<br />
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"I am ''done'' saving you."<br />
:—<s>D-16</s> '''Megatron''' lets his ''former'' friend fall.<br />
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"This is the greatest day of my life...I get to work for the ''government''!"<br />
:—'''B-127''' knows a good benefits package when he sees one.<br />
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"And now we stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''. This message is a warning to all Quintessons: If you dare return to Cybertron, the Autobots will be waiting. ''I'' will be waiting. I...''am Optimus Prime''."<br />
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives his first dramatic ending monologue...<br />
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"Sentinel the betrayer is dead. But his death has given life to a new enemy...a stronger enemy...a ''personal'' enemy. We will not be blinded by his deception! We are the ones who are...'''DECEPTICONS! ''RISE UP!'''''"<br />
:—...and '''Megatron''' gives the coming darkness its new name.<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Primus's design invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart.<br />
* D-16's cogless form resembles the concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original Takara Micro Change figure, compete with a black helmet on his head.<br />
* When discussing their mining ability, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], also a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertonians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the concept of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of Starscream in the original G1 cartoon.<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. [https://youtu.be/WLAq3JVJ6Ho?si=pCUM9jk-soMFoVH-&t=175 Just don't mention about the Glee club...]<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]].<br />
* Considering his voice actor, Alpha Trion’s line about how their reality was a lie is certainly a reference to the Matrix films.<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* Several international releases of the film edit any mention of Bee's "knife hands" to refer to them as "sword hands" instead.<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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==References==<br />
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<div>'''Hasbro Entertainment''' is the current media production arm of [[Hasbro]]. First established on [[August 16]], [[2023]], It is the successor to both [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]] and their previous title, '''Hasbro Studios''' in the wake of the sale of [[Entertainment One]], minus their family-related brands to {{w|Lionsgate}} for $500 million.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/08/lionsgate-eone-hasbro-acquisition-confirmed-1235453869/ Deadline: Hasbro Confirms Sale Of eOne To Lionsgate For $500M]</ref> The company's key figures include Olivier Dumont as president, Zev Foreman as head of film, and Gabriel Marano as head of television.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/hasbro-entertainment-eone-olivier-dumont-zev-foreman-gabriel-marano-1235698163 Variety: Hasbro Launches Entertainment Division Led by eOne Executives Olivier Dumont, Zev Foreman, Gabriel Marano]</ref><br />
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Relevant to this wiki, their first ''Transformers''-related productions under their new name are the ongoing ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|EarthSpark]]'' animated series on [[Nickelodeon]] and the feature film, ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' released by [[Paramount Pictures]].<br />
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==Films==<br />
* ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' (2024)<br />
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==Television==<br />
* ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' (season 2; 2024-present)<br />
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==References==<br />
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<div>'''Hasbro Entertainment''' is the current media production arm of [[Hasbro]]. First established on [[August 16]], [[2023]], It is the successor to both [[Allspark (company)|Allspark]] and their previous title, '''Hasbro Studios''' in the wake of the sale of [[Entertainment One]], minus their family-related brands to {{w|Lionsgate}} for $500 million.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/08/lionsgate-eone-hasbro-acquisition-confirmed-1235453869/ Deadline: Hasbro Confirms Sale Of eOne To Lionsgate For $500M]</ref> The company's key figures include Olivier Dumont as president, Zev Foreman as head of film, and Gabriel Marano as head of television.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/hasbro-entertainment-eone-olivier-dumont-zev-foreman-gabriel-marano-1235698163 Variety: Hasbro Launches Entertainment Division Led by eOne Executives Olivier Dumont, Zev Foreman, Gabriel Marano]</ref><br />
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Relevant to this wiki, their first ''Transformers''-related productions under their new name are the ongoing ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|EarthSpark]]'' animated series on [[Nickelodeon]] and the feature film, ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' released by [[Paramount Pictures]].<br />
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==Films==<br />
* ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' (2024)<br />
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==Television==<br />
* ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|EarthSpark]]'' (season 2; 2024-present)<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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<div><span style="font-family:sans-serif;font-size:70px;line-height:70px;font-weight:900;">DISCUSSION ON CONTINUITY PLACEMENT IS CURRENTLY ONGOING [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal#Transformers One and the conversation we've all been waiting for|HERE]].</span><br />
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==Caption theme==<br />
Just putting it out there - the caption theme for this page HAS to be quotes from the 2007 movie, right? Bring us full circle? --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 21:09, 27 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
:For once, I think TFTM would be an appropriate theme. --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 22:17, 27 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
::We already do that on the '07 page. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 23:30, 27 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
:Some sort of prequel film - Revenge of the Sith, maybe, if a third Star Wars movie isn't pushing it. But we've only just gotten a cast and a reminder that this is still happening, it's too early to make a real call. [[User:BattleBlade|BattleBlade]] ([[User talk:BattleBlade|talk]]) 03:24, 28 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
::I have an idea, captions from ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''. Considering that this movie is getting the same treatment for the cast as that movie did. Energizier 02:25, 3 July 2023 (EDT)<br />
:::Brought this up on the Discord and am now bringing it up here. My suggestion for a caption theme is one even more thematically appropriate than Revenge of the Sith in regards to the friendship and falling out of Orion and D-16: '''The Prince of Egypt'''. ''[None of the following are spoilers as we could tell all of this from the trailers:]'' It even has an oppressed people working as forced labor by a corrupt authority, and the lead protagonist being divinely chosen to be the new leader and liberator of the oppressed. The movie's full of quotable lines. And quotable lyrics, being a musical too (It's the greatest animated movie DreamWorks has ever made, IMHO). --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] ([[User talk:Sabrblade|talk]]) 01:59, 17 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::Seconded! --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 02:58, 17 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::::Sounds good to me. --[[User: PublicCrown|PublicCrown]] ([[User talk: PublicCrown|talk]]) 9:05, 17 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::::I was thinking of doing that myself. --[[User:Cydra|Cydra]] ([[User talk:Cydra|talk]]) 09:56, 17 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::::::Agree. Can we already start writing quotes from it?--[[User: Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk: Grievous Prime|talk]]) 10:26, 17 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::::::I do still think 2007 quotes are funny, but I don't hate this. --[[User:Broadside|Broadside]] ([[User talk:Broadside|talk]]) 10:41, 17 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::::::::While having 07 quotes would be funny and brings us back to the start of the movie side (many scenes could easily have the "You left me no choice, brother," caption), given that Transformers has evolved into mythological and biblical storytelling but with Cars, Robots, and Primes, having a Prince of Egypt theme for the captions is absolutely fitting. [[User:Singularity|Singularity]] ([[User talk:Singularity|talk]]) 12:31, 19 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==Split characters?==<br />
Just based on the trailer that just dropped, this film's aesthetic and characterisations are radically different from the two live action movie continuities, so should the characters be considered separate and given new pages (example; Optimus Prime (One), Sentinel Prime (One), etc) rather than share them with the already established film character pages? --[[User:Prime Temple|Prime Temple]] ([[User talk:Prime Temple|talk]]) 22:23, 20 April 2023 (EDT)<br />
:No. The difference in characterisations is probably intentional as part of it being a prequel, with them changing dramatically over time. That and the art style do not overwrite the fact that the film is being treated by official sources as a prequel to the already existing films. We can note where details may not line up but unless the creators say otherwise they're considered the same characters here. [[User:Indridcold13|Indridcold13]] ([[User talk:Indridcold13|talk]]) 07:36, 20 April 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Also, there is no such thing as "two live action movie continuities". We already covered a lot this whole topic since 2018. See [[Misconceptions_and_urban_legends_about_Transformers#Bumblebee|here]]. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 09:06, 20 April 2024 (EDT)<br />
: No. For the billionth time, that's not how this wiki works. Characters are split up by ''major real world franchise'', not "piece of media's internal continuity (or lack thereof)". Otherwise we'd be splitting out every single character's comic-vs-cartoon selves, among other useless divisions that'd only make this wiki more bloated and hard to find information on. And as noted above, this movie is being treated by the makers of ALL these movies as a prequel to said movies. In the RARE instances of "internal" splits (like Wheeljack), those came WELL after the actual piece of media was released, and after a LOT of talk from the makers of said films as to whether or not those are the same characters or not. Not based on "vibes" from a single trailer months before we knew anything of actual substance. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 17:10, 20 April 2024 (EDT)<br />
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I don't really wade into these discussions anymore but my feelings are that as long as Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg remain executive producers, there's really no point to it. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 17:36, 20 April 2024 (EDT)<br />
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I see that a lot of new characters have been added, but I don’t see a source. [[User:Chip|Chip]] ([[User talk:Chip|talk]]) 14:36, 26 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
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:Hi there folks! As Di Bonaventura confirmed the movie is not directly connected to the live action series but it still has some ties with them (and future movies will as well) I've just created [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/One|a possible page format for Optimus Prime]] that could be applied to the other characters who appeared/will appear in this universe. I took inspiration from the IDW/Marvel Comics style of division you made for the G1 characters in their respective pages. To put it simple: same continuity family, different universe. Keep in mind I wrote it as nothing more than an example/experiment (not as anything definitive) so we could discuss how to treat each character of the ''One universe'' individually in relation to the rest of the movie family. I see no problem in deleting the page if necessary. (Sorry if I made some grammar mistakes - english is not my first language). I'll post the link here again for more clarity: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/One]]. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]), 14 September 2024<br />
::If we're doing this, we're not going to bother with suites. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 23:33, 14 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::Ok, may I ask you why? :) I think it's a great division what you made with the G1 characters. And I suppose it could work as well with the One characters as they are still technically movie characters made by the same studio responsible for the other films. Just animated instead of live-action [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]), 23:36, 14 September 2024<br />
:::Of course I understand if that's the case, suites would be made only for major, prominent ''big one'' characters who have a lot to do plot-wise, not cameos and/or secondary characters like [[Sunstreaker (ROTF)|Sunstreaker]]. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]), 23:43, 14 September 2024<br />
:::I also made [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Megatron_(Movie)&oldid=1783486 this edit] for an alternative way without the use of suites. Lemme know what you think!:) [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]), 23:53, 14 September 2024<br />
::::I mean we're just going to use "(One)" articles. This is overcomplicating things. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 00:32, 15 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::We haven't even decided yet if the One characters are going to still be classified as "movie continuity family" or split off to entirely separate pages. And even if we do keep them grouped together, we wouldn't suite them off; that has NEVER been what suites are for. Suites are only to be implemented when a section of a page is so big that it overwhelms the page, something that ''absolutely '''does not''''' apply to the One characters right now. Everybody please, for the love of all that is holy, stop jumping the gun. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 02:17, 15 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::::THANK YOU. Oy. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 03:22, 15 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::::I didn't jump on any gun. Did you read what I wrote? I never intended for my edits to be definitive in any way. Those were really just examples I submitted to your attention in order to discuss it civilly together. [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/index.php?title=Megatron_(Movie)&oldid=1783486 I did edits to Megatron page as well] which didn't include any suites as Cyberlink previously explained in this very discussion that we can leave the One characters in the same page of their Movie namesakes just in separate sections below the live-action area as part of the same continuity '''''family''''', similar to how characters in Marvel G1, Cartoon G1 and IDW 2005 G1 share a page despite being separate universes. If I ever wanted to, as you say, "jump on the gun" I would have already made extensive edits and/or add suites for every One characters in the first place without the general consense. I even explained how I was ok with my edits being reverted and I even proposed an alternative suite-less solution (again see Megatron page), so I don't really understand all the animosity here. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]), 05:53, 15 September 2024<br />
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A formal discussion has been opened [[Transformers Wiki talk:Community Portal#Transformers One and the conversation we've all been waiting for|here]], please weigh in with your thoughts. [[User:Locoman|Locoman]] ([[User talk:Locoman|talk]]) 08:59, 15 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
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==New Continuity Confirmed==<br />
Josh Cooley himself has confirmed that One is its own continuity, and not part of the live action film series. https://twitter.com/CooleyUrFaceOff/status/1817235351095894510<br />
[[User:Jmcdavid|Jmcdavid]] ([[User talk:Jmcdavid|talk]]) 16:49, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:We're still choosing to wait until the movie is out and we have the full picture to make the decision how to organize things. Even if it's a new continuity, which is likely where things will end up, we may still choose to keep it as part of the same continuity '''''family''''', similar to how characters in Marvel G1 and Cartoon G1 share a page despite being separate continuities. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 17:20, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
: Really tired of this dance. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 17:36, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
: Marvel G1 and Cartoon G1 are part of the family due to shared characters and aesthetic. One is a potpourri of aesthetics, with radically different stories from the tie-in comics for the Bay films, and characters like Airachnid who originated from different continuities. Stop trying to make the Bay films an all-consuming black hole for other Transformers films. [[User:Jmcdavid|Jmcdavid]] ([[User talk:Jmcdavid|talk]]) 17:47, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
::G1 as we categorize it is also a potpourri of aesthetics at this point. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 17:49, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::Unless a bunch of Movieverse characters die and stay dead through the end of One, I don't see how there's anything that would be strong enough to make us knock it out of the already very self-contradicting Movieverse. --[[User:Thylacine 2000|Thylacine 2000]] ([[User talk:Thylacine 2000|talk]]) 18:03, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Thank you for admitting that this isn't about following how the wiki has organized things for nearly two decades, but "wah Michael Bay". --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 18:12, 27 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:Same Josh Cooley that on April 18 when asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, replied with: "yes to all of the above" https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status. For God's sake stop. Just stop. If we'd categorize the medias solely based on our opinions and/or feelings there would be billions, no wait - '''trillions''', of continuities. Have you seen how many errors, discrepancies and changes of aesthetic there are in the G1 tv series? Then every single episode of the cartoon should be in its own separate canon. Like every studio Hollywood doesn't care about logic, just one thing: money. They kept elements of both the Bay and Knight/Caple movies. The change of aesthetic is irrelevant as much as it was for Origins Wolverine and First Class back in the 2010s for the X-Men movies. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 10:52, 30 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
:There's a difference between a change in general aesthetic and a simple animation error. Also, in a now deleted tweet, [https://twitter.com/SixoTF Sixo] and the [https://twitter.com/Triple_Takeover Triple Takeover podcast] talked to Lorenzo and he was very clear and on board with the movie being in a new continuity. The fact it was deleted makes things complicated, but I saved screenshots of the whole thing. -[[User:Trashatron|Trashatron]] ([[User talk:Trashatron|talk]]) 19:01, 30 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
::The Aligned continuity changed its "general aesthetic" with every single series, but we don't claim they're irreconcilable just because ''Prime'' looks different from ''Rescue Bots''. I'm another vote in favor of waiting for the movie to actually come out so we can see how much it actually contradicts before we do anything. Also, if you have evidence someone said a relevant thing, post it. Just saying you have screenshots and then not presenting them does nothing to forward your case. --[[User:Ookalf|Ookalf]] ([[User talk:Ookalf|talk]]) 19:39, 30 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
::I'll join the discord and post them later. Also, the trailers show the Tomb of the Primes ON Cybertron, meaning they're already dead. Look at the Matrix of Leadership, too. They both can't be on Earth at the same time, since Earth hasn't even formed yet. You can tell at a glance TFOne isn't connected to anything. -[[User:Trashatron|Trashatron]] ([[User talk:Trashatron|talk]]) 20:17, 30 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Again, every continuity error is irrelevant as long as the makers of the movies (who share intellectual property with Hasbro, and have a higher saying on the matter than us) treat the final product as part of an already established series. One thing is having a [[personal canon]] supported by fan theories, the other thing is blatantly spreading false and un-confirmed information. I'd like to remember that this wiki is NOT an official website created and supported by either Hasbro and/or Paramount. As such we have literally no right to decide what's canon or not on our own. What we ''can do'' however is writing a specific section in the movie's page where we describe all the inconsistencies and odd creative choices made by Hasbro/Paramount that make hard to see the series as a consistent universe as a whole. Just like we did [[Bumblebee_(film)#Continuity_notes|here]] and [[Transformers:_Rise_of_the_Beasts_(film)#Continuity_notes|here]]. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 20:38, 30 July 2024 (EDT)<br />
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Why is it labelled as Live Action? Isn't it animated CGI? [[User:Gwl|GWL]] ([[User talk:Gwl|talk]]) 11:23, 20 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
:Just finished. Score 1 for not bayverse: someone who is supposed to survive in it died (can't disclose for spoiler reasons).[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 04:48, 14 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::'''Movie 1:''' The [[AllSpark]] is the Transformers' source of life, Megatron started the War in order to take control of the cube and Bumblebee talks at the end of [[Mission City]] battle - '''AOE:''' the Transformers are artificially built by the "[[Creator]]s", '''ROTF:''' [[The Fallen]] started the War because he wanted to harvest energon on inhabited worlds, '''TLK:''' Optimus states he didn't hear Bee's voice since they left Cybertron together (which ironically ties up with 2018's ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie intro sequence).<br />
::I mean, this movie series has always been full of contradictions ''especially'' under Bay's era. I don't think doing a score of how many times they broke continuity is of any help. We could go on for all day. As for now, I suggest to stick to official statements made by Cooley and Di Bonaventura themselves and to wait for more people to see it and hear the other editors' opinion on the matter as well. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 06:21, 14 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::True, admittedly I probably just posted this because I had to flush it out of my system.[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 07:08, 14 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::Please, man. I invite you to think before adding something just for the sake of doing it. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 07:41, 14 September 2024 (EDT)<br />
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== Characters list ==<br />
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I feel like we should maybe wait for the movie to come out before confirming characters inside this movie, in case some of the trailer clips are either a) deleted scenes b) just generics dressed as G1 characters to either troll us or just be something for the fandom to go hunt for like the Mario movie.[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 19:15, 20 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
:These characters are all seen and/or named in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtydsGqfda8 an official clip uploaded by Paramount Brasil]. We didn't get them from a trailer. [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 19:41, 20 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Yeah but I'm still very sceptical. If anything, using a nameless template on the new characters makes me feel more comfortable due to how speculative it feels to me. <br />
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....or maybe I should just relent and accept the truth that it is them, as my own anxiety about what I said and their impact creeped up on my back...[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 19:56, 20 August 2024 (EDT) (edited 20:06, 20 August 2024 (EDT))<br />
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::: Yeah, I think it's best we drop this conversation entirely, it's giving me undue amounts of stress and gonna make me unable to watch the movie as a result.[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 20:46, 20 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
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I'm sorry, I'm not sure that dropping the conversation entirely is on the table. You neutered a huge character list of confirmed characters because of your stress? Come on. I say this as someone diagnosed with clinical anxiety.... this isn't that big of a deal. It's a movie. We got a clip that confirmed certain characters. We should add them. I don't see how any of this should be affecting you negatively. We definitely shouldn't be purposefully leaving articles about major releases incomplete because of it. --[[User:LordGigaIce|LordGigaIce]] ([[User talk:LordGigaIce|talk]]) 13:23, 21 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
:The list wasn't removed due to any user's stress, it's because not all the information was fully verifiable. While some characters are clearly visible, others are only names on a list and can't be distinguished from the crowd; we generally don't log characters that are only mentioned but don't actually appear. Besides, nothing saying we can't hit revert and bring it back after the movie comes out, but we'd rather have an incomplete list than one with inaccurate information. (Incidentally, now that people are getting early screenings and leaked information is getting out there, we'll likely be locking the page soon until release day, as we've done with past movie articles, as a courtesy to other readers who don't want the movie spoiled before it's actually released.) -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 15:09, 21 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
::Ok, but I'd like to remember you that there are a lot of pages on this wiki about characters who barely made an appearence (either by a quick cameo or a simple name on a screen) in the various media. Like the Autobots depicted in the[[Heroes of Cybertron]] trading card series which Wedge owns in Rescue Bots Academy, [[Tuneup]], [[Megatron (SG BB)|SG Movie Megatron]], [[Waspinator (ROTB)|ROTB Waspinator]] etc. I agree with you about waiting until the movie's release to add the new characters but still, I wouldn't delete their pages either. -- [[User:Grievous Prime|Grievous Prime]] ([[User talk:Grievous Prime|talk]]) 18:11, 21 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
:::I think to split the difference let's just apply noname-nickname to all the "supposed" new character cameos who have pictures then decide what to do with them when the films home media comes out (logic being people can rewind and double check unlike in a cinema where they can't do that), as for the ones that are just names, well, I've got nothing.[[User:Poliwag06|Poliwag06]] ([[User talk:Poliwag06|talk]]) 20:24, 22 August 2024 (EDT)<br />
::::Hey, now that the film's out, what are we gonna do about the racers from the Iacon 5000 from that clip? [[User:B-Master2020|B-Master2020]] ([[User talk:B-Master2020|talk]]) 20:43, 20 September 2024 (EDT)</div>B-Master2020https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers_One_(film)&diff=1785420Transformers One (film)2024-09-20T21:50:36Z<p>B-Master2020: Two writers have been uncredited when the film came out. Probably for additional screenplay material or something else.</p>
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|title=''Transformers One''<br />
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|caption=The Motion Picture you are about to see is an adaptation of the [[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]] story.<br>While artistic and historical license has been taken, we believe that this film is true to the essence, values and integrity of a story that is a cornerstone of faith for [[fandom|millions of people worldwide]].<br />
|production companies=[[Hasbro Entertainment]]<br>[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura|di Bonaventura Pictures]]<br>Bayhem Films<br>[[Paramount Animation]]<br>New Republic Pictures<br />
|distributor=[[Paramount Pictures]]<br />
|executive producer=[[Steven Spielberg]]<br>[[Zev Foreman]]<br>[[Olivier Dumont]]<br>[[Brian Oliver]]<br>[[B.J. Farmer]]<br>[[Matt Quigg]]<br />
|producer=[[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]]<br>[[Tom DeSanto]]<br>[[Don Murphy]]<br>[[Michael Bay]]<br>[[Mark Vahradian]]<br>[[Aaron Dem]]<br />
|story by=[[Andrew Barrer]]<br>[[Gabriel Ferrari]]<br />
|screenplay by=[[Eric Pearson]]<br>Andrew Barrer<br>Gabriel Ferrari<br />
|directed by=[[Josh Cooley]]<br />
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|music by= [[Brian Tyler]]<br />
|release date=[[September 20]], [[2024]]<br />
|runtime=104 minutes<br />
|budget= $75 million <br />
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|credits=Transformers One (film)/credits<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an animated film released on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> The movie is an origin story set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (One)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (One)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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==Synopsis==<br />
[[File:One-Megs-Prime-face-to-face.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Goodbye, brother.]]<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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|h1=Miners<br />
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*[[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax / Optimus Prime]] ([[Chris Hemsworth]])<br />
*[[Megatron (One)|D-16 / Megatron]] ([[Brian Tyree Henry]])<br />
*[[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] ([[Scarlett Johansson]])<br />
*[[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
*[[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]]) <br />
*[[Arcee (One)|Arcee]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
*[[Bluestreak (One)|Bluestreak]] <br />
*[[Brawn (One)|Brawn]] <br />
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*[[Hound (One)|Hound]]<br />
*[[Huffer (One)|Huffer]]<br />
*[[Ironhide (One)|Ironhide]]<ref group=note name="uncredited">Denotes a character, or unidentified members of a group, who speaks, but has no credited voice actor. The performance was likely done by an ADR voice cast member.</ref><br />
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*[[Mirage (One)|Mirage]] <br />
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*[[Prowl (One)|Prowl]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Ratchet (One)|Ratchet]] <br />
*[[Red Alert (One)|Red Alert]]<br />
*[[Sideswipe (One)|Sideswipe]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Sunstreaker (One)|Sunstreaker]]<br />
*[[Wheeljack (One)|Wheeljack]]<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Windcharger (One)|Windcharger]] <br />
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|h2=[[High Guard]]<br />
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*[[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
*[[Soundwave (One)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
*[[Shockwave (One)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
*[[Skywarp (One)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
*[[Thundercracker (One)|Thundercracker]]<br />
*[[Dirge (One)|Dirge]]<br />
*[[Ramjet (One)|Ramjet]]<br />
*[[Thrust (One)|Thrust]]<br />
*[[Slipstream (One)|Slipstream]]<br />
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|h3=[[Thirteen|Primes]]<br />
|c3=<br />
*[[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
*[[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
*[[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Alchemist Prime]]<br />
*[[Amalgamous Prime]]<br />
*[[Liege Maximo]]<br />
*[[Micronus Prime]]<br />
*[[Nexus Prime]]<br />
*[[Onyx Prime]]<br />
*[[Quintus Prime]]<br />
*[[Solus Prime]]<br />
*[[Vector Prime]]<br />
*[[Prima]]<br />
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*[[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
*[[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
*[[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
*[[Quintesson]]s<br />
*[[Primus]]<br />
*[[Death Tracker]]s<ref group=note name="uncredited"/><br />
*[[Guard (One)|Guards]] ([[Steve Blum]], Jason Konopisos-Alvarez)<br />
*[[Announcer Bot]] (Steve Blum)<br />
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'''Racers'''<br />
*[[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
*[[Chromia (One)|Chromia]] (Jinny Chung)<br />
*[[Injured Racer]] ([[Dillon Bryan]])<br />
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==Transformers references==<br />
* The film's main theme includes a leitmotif from the main theme of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'', which was also composed by Brian Tyler.<br />
* Primus's design invokes his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' appearance, even using a simplified version of [[Primus#Cybertron|his toy]]'s transformation scheme, but with the origins of his [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] counterpart.<br />
* The purple vein of extremely volatile energon Wheeljack discovers that causes the mineshaft to collapse is most likely a reference to [[Dark Energon]], also a purple variety of energon with volatile properties and harmful effects to Cybertonians.<br />
* Sentinel Prime's color scheme draws influence from his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]], while his cape-like wing arrangement and double-sided blade homage the [[sentinel Prime (ROTF)|''Dark of the Moon'' version]]. In his battle mode, his battle mask and heavily armed appearance appear to be inspired by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#2005_IDW_continuity|Sentinel's appearance in the IDW comics]], specifically his [[Apex Armor (G1)|Apex Armor]]-clad form in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]'' [[Megatron Origin issue 4|issue 4]]. All in all, he continues the tradition of Sentinel Primes being big jerks.<br />
* Elita-1 calls Orion, D-16 and B-127 a bunch of [[GoBots]].<br />
* When discussing about meeting Sentinel, Elita says Orion "[doesn't] have the touch or the power," a reference to the [[The Touch|beloved song]] from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''<br />
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership disintegrating to those who are not worthy of it, and the concept of a hidden cavern containing the deceased bodies of the original Primes, originate from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)| Revenge of the Fallen]]''.<br />
* The throne Starscream sits on is loosely based on the crown his [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] wore during his coronation in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.<br />
* Starscream has a normal-sounding voice when he first appears, but after D-16 crushes his [[voice box]] during their duel, his voice becomes shriller and scratchier in the style of [[Chris Latta]]'s portrayal of Starscream in the original G1 cartoon.<br />
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==Real-life references==<br />
* One of B-127's "friends" is named A-A-Tron. Just don't mention about the Glee club...<br />
* Optimus wields his Energon axe in a very similar manner to the signature weapon of his [[Chris Hemsworth|voice actor]]'s [[Thor|most notable role]]. <br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''There can be miracles when you believe<br>Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill<br>Who knows what miracles you can achieve<br>When you believe, somehow you will<br>You will when you believe'']]<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film, but where uncredited when the final credit came in.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''So how do you judge what a man is worth?<br>By what he [[Toy|builds or buys]]?<br>You can never see with your eyes on Earth<br>Look through Heaven's eyes<br>Look at your life. Look at your life<br>Look at your life through Heaven's eyes'']]<br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20, reportedly to avoid the release conflicting with that of ''{{w|Beetlejuice Beetlejuice}}''.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
* The credits feature a dedication to former Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]], who passed away in October 2021.<br />
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===Foreign names===<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Qǐyuán''''' (变形金刚：起源, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' ("Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformery: Nachalo''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain), '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
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'''''Transformers One''''' is an upcoming animated film set for release on [[September 20]], [[2024]]. It is written by [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]],<ref name="deadlinereveal">[https://deadline.com/2015/09/transformers-writers-room-akiva-goldsman-transformers-5-1201531918/ 'Transformers' Writers Room Wraps] on Deadline</ref> and directed by [[Josh Cooley]].<ref name="cooleyreveal">[https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/ Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount]</ref> ''Transformers One'' is an origin movie set on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] three billion years ago<ref name="collidercinemacon">[https://collider.com/transformers-one-animated-movie-title/ New ‘Transformers’ Animated Movie Rolls Out a New Title at CinemaCon] on Collider</ref><ref name="screenrantsandiegocomiccon">[https://screenrant.com/transformers-one-timeline-setting-takes-place// When Transformers One Takes Place In The Franchise Timeline] on Screen Rant</ref> in the days before the Autobot-Decepticon war, and focuses on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] as they go from brothers-in-arms to enemies.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
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* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|B-127]] ([[Keegan-Michael Key]])<br />
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* [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] ([[Steve Buscemi]])<br />
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] ([[Jon Bailey]])<br />
* [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] ([[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]])<br />
* [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] (Josh Cooley)<br />
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* [[Alpha Trion (ROTF)|Alpha Trion]] ([[Laurence Fishburne]])<br />
* [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Jon Hamm]])<br />
* [[Quintesson High Commander]]<br />
* [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]] ([[Vanessa Liguori]])<br />
* [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]])<br />
* [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] ([[Evan Michael Lee]])<br />
* [[Zeta Prime (One)|Zeta Prime]] ([[James Remar]])<br />
* [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] ([[Jinny Chung]])<br />
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==Development timeline==<br />
* March 27, 2015 — As part of the development of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|Transformers: The Last Knight]]'', [[Paramount Pictures]] negotiates with [[Akiva Goldsman]], hiring him to create a "writer's room" to build a cinematic universe.<ref name="goldsman">[https://deadline.com/2015/03/transformers-akiva-goldsman-paramount-sequels-spinoffs-1201400027/ Paramount Enlisting Akiva Goldsman To Ramp Up 'Transformers' Output] on deadline.com</ref> Among the writers hired are ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' scribes [[Andrew Barrer]] and [[Gabriel Ferrari]], who pitch the concept of an animated ''Transformers'' prequel set in the [[Live-action film series|live-action series universe]].<ref name="barrerferrari">[https://deadline.com/2015/05/transformers-ant-man-andrew-barrer-gabriel-ferrari-cybertron-1201433402/ 'Ant-Man' Scribes Andrew Barrer & Gabriel Ferrari Join 'Transformers' Writers Room] on Deadline</ref><br />
* December 20, 2018 — Following the release of ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] hints in an interview that the animated prequel is still in the works.<ref>[https://www.metro.us/will-there-be-a-bumblebee-2-whats-the-future-for-the-transformers-universe-heres-what-its-producer-told-us/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura interview for Metro USA]</ref><br />
* April 29, 2020 — Director [[Josh Cooley]] (''Toy Story 4'') is reported to have been brought into the project to oversee a final draft, which is said to be "separate and apart" from the live-action films.<ref name="cooleyreveal" /><br />
* May 18, 2021 — [[Allspark Pictures]] President [[Greg Mooradian]] credits the animated ''Transformers'' film on his Linkedin page with a 2023 release.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-mooradian-4a5062200/ Greg Mooradian's Linkedin:] "TRANSFORMERS (Animated Feature), with Oscar-winner Josh Cooley directing (2023 release)"</ref> <br />
* May 24, 2021 — Hasbro CEO [[Brian Goldner]] confirms the animated feature is in development, and will be released at some point after ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Transformers: Rise of the Beasts]]''.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/24/tfw2005-coverage-of-49th-j-p-morgan-conference-434088 TFW2005 Coverage Of 49th J.P. Morgan Conference]</ref><br />
* January 21, 2022 — Paramount announces an untitled animated Transformers movie will be released on July 19, 2024.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-release-date/ Collider: New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Release Date Set For 2024]</ref><br />
* April 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura reveals that the entire film takes place on Cybertron, and the setting explores how they begin to question the hierarchy of how their society has gotten stratified, and how the common man doesn't have the voice that they want to have.<ref name=collider2023>[https://collider.com/transformers-animated-movie-characters-plot-cybertron-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ Here’s What the New Animated ‘Transformers’ Movie Is About (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* April 21, 2023 — A day after the previous interview, di Bonaventura confirms [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s involvement as the film's animation studio, bringing the company back to the franchise for the first time since ''Bumblebee''.<ref>[https://collider.com/new-transformers-animated-movie-ilm-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ The New 'Transformers' Animated Movie Is Partnering With an Industry Giant for the CGI (Exclusive)]/</ref><br />
* April 27, 2023 — The first members of the film's voice cast are revealed, consisting of [[Chris Hemsworth]] as Optimus Prime, [[Brian Tyree Henry]] as Megatron, [[Scarlett Johansson]] as Elita, [[Keegan-Michael Key]] as Bumblebee, [[Jon Hamm]] as Sentinel Prime, and [[Laurence Fishburne]] as Alpha Trion.<ref>[https://variety.com/2023/film/news/transformers-animated-prequel-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235596692/ ‘Transformers’ Animated Prequel Sets Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and More Voice Cast]</ref><br />
* May 24, 2023 — Paramount moves the film's release date to September 13, 2024.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ ‘Transformers One’: Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2023 — di Bonaventura teases how the film stands out from previous entries in the franchise, praises Chris Hemsworth's casting as Optimus Prime, and mentions a vocal transition from Hemsworth's voice to [[Peter Cullen]]'s as the character for audiences to witness. [[Steve Desmond]] and [[Michael Sherman]] (''Knock at the Cabin'') were revealed to be additional writers for the film.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-lorenzo-di-bonaventura-comments/ 'Transformers One' Producer Is Already Hyped for Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime]</ref><br />
* June 15, 2023 — Scarlett Johansson discusses the film's animation and praises Cooley as director.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWqG5mlRxzs Scarlett Johansson Says Transformers One Looks So Cool]</ref> Chris Hemsworth later brings details on voicing Optimus Prime for the film and his reasoning he joined the project through his love of the script. He confirms that he will not use his regular voice for the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrsvSzWHoE Chris Hemsworth's Optimus Prime Sadly Won't Be Australian in Transformers One]</ref><br />
* July 20, 2023 — di Bonaventura confirms Optimus Prime and Megatron in the film will be depicted under their Orion Pax and D-16 identities.<ref>[https://onetakenews.com/2023/07/20/lorenzo-di-bonaventura-transformers-one/ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Teases Upcoming Film ‘Transformers: One’: “It’s Something I’ve Wanted To Do For A Long Time” (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* December 15, 2023 — Keegan-Michael Key mentions his voice for Bumblebee is closer to his regular speaking voice.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLM71B5xmFY Transformers One: Keegan-Michael Key Reveals What Bumblebee Sounds Like in New Animated Film]</ref><br />
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[[File:TransformersOne-weatherballoon.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''''Where, where will we go?<br>We could go anywhere that you know!''''']]<br />
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[[File:Transformers-One-Teaser-Poster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|They are a young species; they have much to learn... but I've seen goodness in them.]]<br />
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* April 11, 2024 — The cast of the movie previews the trailer and reveals a new logo for the film at Cinemacon 2024, The Hollywood Reporter also confirms [[Steve Buscemi]] has joined the cast.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-animated-movie-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235871998/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Brian Tyree Henry Debut Origin Story 'Transformers One' - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> During the presentation, Hemsworth revealed that Cullen served as a consultant on the getting the voice down.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-news-film-is-testing-very-well-and-peter-cullen-consulted-chris-hemsworth-on-voice/48127/ Transformers One News: Film is Testing Very Well and Peter Cullen Consulted Chris Hemsworth on Voice]</ref> <br />
* April 16, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry announce the date of the film's first trailer being on Thursday, April 18, 2024, as it will be launched into space.<ref>[https://collider.com/transformers-one-trailer-premiered-from-space/ The 'Transformers One' Trailer Will Be Premiered From Space - Collider]</ref><br />
* April 18, 2024 — A livestream hosted by Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry follows a small craft launched towards space, with a screen that plays the trailer once it reaches 125,000 feet. The movie's release date has been pushed back by one week, to September 20.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/04/transformers-one-trailer-release-date-1235889037/ ‘Transformers One’ Launches Trailer In Space, A First For A Movie Studio; Pic Going Later In September]</ref> When asked whether the film is a fresh start, a prequel to the live-action films, or its own thing, Cooley replies "yes to all of the above".<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/transformers-one-director-confirms-new-movies-canon-status/ Transformers ONE Director Confirms New Movie's Canon Status - ComicBook.com]</ref><br />
* May 20, 2024 — [[Brian Tyler]] is attached as the film's composer.<ref>[https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/05/20/brian-tyler-scoring-josh-cooleys-transformers-one/ Brian Tyler Scoring Josh Cooley’s ‘Transformers One’ - Filmmusicreporter.com]</ref><br />
* June 7, 2024 — Production for the film is revealed to be finished in the following month.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2024/06/07/work-on-transformers-one-animated-movie-is-set-to-wrap-up-in-july-513038 Work On Transformers: One Animated Movie Is Set To Wrap Up In July - TFW2005]</ref><br />
* June 10, 2024 — A work-in-progress cut of the film was screened at the {{w|Annecy International Animation Film Festival}} to a standing ovation.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-scarlett-johansson-1235918820/ Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson’s ‘Transformers One’ Draws Laughs, Cheers in Its Annecy Debut - Hollywood Reporter]</ref><br />
* June 18, 2024 — Production designer Jason Scheier confirms animation for the film is finished.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ScheierJason/status/1803227407404638226/ Production Designer Jason Scheier's post on Twitter]</ref><br />
* June 24, 2024 — Cooley discusses how the film is in the "Old Republic" of Cybertron. D-16's backstory is being changed from being a gladiator champion to an Energon miner who is bunkmates with Orion Pax.<ref>[https://www.indiewire.com/features/animation/transformers-one-star-wars-old-republic-interview-1235017651/ ‘Transformers One’ Director Talks Bringing the Franchise to Its ‘Old Republic’ Era - Indiewire]</ref><br />
* June 27, 2024 — Sound-mixing for the film is finished, with production finally now complete around three months in advance of release.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/C8vPCEUS3Bs/ @CooleyYourFaceOff - Instagram]</ref><br />
* July 9, 2024 — A panel for the film has been announced for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2024 on Thursday, July 25 at 11:45 am PST at Hall H.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-comic-con-1236004636/ Paramount Animation & Hasbro Entertainment’s ‘Transformers One’ Will Be More Than Meets The Eye At San Diego Comic-Con]</ref><br />
* July 13, 2024 — Chris Hemsworth, Bryan Tyree Henry, and Keegan-Michael Key reveal a new clip of the main cast transforming for the first time at the Kids' Choice Awards 2024.<ref>[https://twitter.com/transformers/status/1812285185427431646/ Post from the official Transformers account on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 23, 2024 — Cooley discusses how ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' influenced ''One''.<ref>[https://ew.com/transformers-one-comic-con-preview-optimus-prime-megatron-origin-story-8676886 Transformers One director reveals how infamous 1986 animated movie influenced new prequel film]</ref> A screening of the finished film was shown at a fan-event at Paramount Studios.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/anime/news/transformers-one-review-first-reactions/ Transformers One First Reactions are Raving Over "Best Transformers Film to Date"]</ref> Hemsworth talks about voicing Optimus Prime in the film and how his depiction stands out.<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-optimus-prime-orion-pax/ Chris Hemsworth on Becoming Optimus Prime for Transformers One (Exclusive)]</ref><br />
* July 24, 2024 — Several new posters are released, along with the announcement of a new trailer the following day at the SDCC panel.<ref>[https://twutter.com/transformers/status/1816111093917573615/ Second trailer announcement on Twitter]</ref><br />
* July 25, 202.4 — Details at the SDCC panel were revealed, along with the debut of the second trailer and Bucsemi's role announced to be Starscream.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2024/07/transformers-one-chris-hemsworth-comic-con-1236022134/ ‘Transformers One’ Ignites Comic-Con With Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry & Keegan-Michael Key: How Two Best Friends Became Immortal Enemies]</ref> [[Eric Pearson]] was revealed to be an additional writer.<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/paramount-drops-transformers-one-trailer-2 Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2]</ref><br />
* August 21, 2024 — A new clip of Orion Pax and D-16 competing in the Iacon 5000 race is released on Paramount's YouTube channel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/7o-bGIBZxdc?feature=shared/ TRANSFORMERS ONE Film Clip IACON Race Begins (2024)]</ref><br />
* August 23, 2024 — Evan Michael Lee is revealed to be voicing Jazz.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Evanmichaellee/status/1826960202920530306/ Evan Michael Lee on Twitter]</ref><br />
* August 24, 2024 — [[Jon Bailey]], [[Jason Konopisos-Alvarez]], [[Isaac C. Singleton, Jr.]] and [[Vanessa Liguori]] are revealed to be voicing Soundwave, Shockwave, Darkwing and Airachnid respectively, with Bailey reprising his role from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''.<ref>[https://punto.com.ph/paramount-pictures-our-crew-rolls-deep-meet-the-voice-cast-behind-the-characters-in-transformers-one-in-cinemas-september-18/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES : OUR CREW ROLLS DEEP: MEET THE VOICE CAST BEHIND THE CHARACTERS IN “TRANSFORMERS ONE,” IN CINEMAS SEPTEMBER 18 on Punzo.com]</ref><br />
*September 6, 2024 — The film's credits song, '[[If I Fall]]' by [[Quavo]], is released.<ref>[https://youtu.be/M3FCIf0HFnk?si=NB1J3bT9XNPOpKCc/ If I Fall (Music from the Motion Picture Transformers One / Lyric Video)]</ref><br />
*September 12, 2024 — In an interview, Lorenzo di Bonaventura clarifies that ''One'' doesn't directly connect to the live-action films, and describes them as "two universes" that will be "[kept] separate". However, he notes that ''One'' will likely have an influence on future live-action projects.<ref>[https://comicbook.com/movies/news/is-transformers-one-a-prequel-optimus-prime-origin-story-exclusive/ Is Transformers One a Prequel or Reboot? The Animated Movie's Origin Story Is Both, Director Says]</ref> The film's review embargo is also lifted, and the film debuts with an 89% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-one-critic-reviews-are-out-currently-89-on-rotten-tomatoes/48337/ Transformers One Critic Reviews are Out, Currently 89% on Rotten Tomatoes]</ref><br />
*September 13, 2024 — The film's main theme is released.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnuXrOH0fs/ Brian Tyler - Transformers One Theme | Transformers One (Music from the Motion Picture)]</ref><br />
* September 18, 2024 — An early fan event screening is held, preceded by a seven-minute featurette consisting of interview segments with Hemsworth, Henry, and Key, footage of main cast recording their dialogue, and some [https://twitter.com/damnyouwillis/status/1836584462341054907 hilarious trivia]. Attendees receive one of four exclusive keychains and poster prints featuring Orion Pax, D-16, B-127, or Elita-1.<ref>https://bleedingcool.com/movies/transformers-one-4-new-posters-tickets-go-on-sale-fan-screenings/</ref><br />
* September 20, 2024 — The first 300 ticket holders at participating theaters receive a poster print of {{w|Shadow the Hedgehog}} to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.<ref>https://kotaku.com/sonic-3-shadow-print-transformers-one-theater-showtimes-1851649010</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
===Foreign names===<br />
*''Chinese:'' '''''变形金刚：起源''''' （简体中文，"Transformers: The Beginning"）<br />
*''Japanese:'' '''''Transformers/One''''' (トランスフォーマー/ONE ''Toransufōmā Wan'')<br />
*''French:'' '''''Transformers : Le Commencement''''' (France, "Transformers: The Beginning"), '''''Transformers : Un''''' (Canada, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Portuguese:'' '''''Transformers: O Início''''' (Brazil and Portugal, "Transformers: The Beginning")<br />
*''Spanish:'' '''''Transformers One''''' (Spain) , '''''Transformers : Uno''''' (Latin America, "Transformers: One")<br />
*''Korean:'' '''''Transformer ONE''''' (트랜스포머 ONE ''Teuraenseupomeo ONE'')<br />
*''Russian:'' '''''Transformers: The Beginning''''' (Трансформеры: Начало, "Transformery: Nachalo")<br />
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