Transformers: Prime (cartoon) - Revision history

FigureGunplaFan: /* Japanese release */

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Japanese release

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	On [[August 12]], 2012, TV Tokyo aired the "[[Transformers Prime Perfect Transformation Late Night 2-Hour Special]]" hosted by [[Chisato Mori]], [[Nozomi Furuki]] and [[Yūki Tai]]. The special featured a recap of "[[Darkness Rising, Part 1]]" thru "[[Rock Bottom]]", brand new "From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division" and "Arms Micron Theater" segments, various cast interviews and commentary, and a special comparison between the original English language version of "[[Predatory]]" and the radically different Japanese language version.<ref>[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/tv-tokyo/ Official TakaraTomy ad site for the TV special]</ref>		On [[August 12]], 2012, TV Tokyo aired the "[[Transformers Prime Perfect Transformation Late Night 2-Hour Special]]" hosted by [[Chisato Mori]], [[Nozomi Furuki]] and [[Yūki Tai]]. The special featured a recap of "[[Darkness Rising, Part 1]]" thru "[[Rock Bottom]]", brand new "From the Cybertron Satellite, Transformers Division" and "Arms Micron Theater" segments, various cast interviews and commentary, and a special comparison between the original English language version of "[[Predatory]]" and the radically different Japanese language version.<ref>[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/toy/event/2012/tv-tokyo/ Official TakaraTomy ad site for the TV special]</ref>

	The Japanese version of ''Prime'' only ran for 52 episodes (the first two seasons of the original English language version). "[[Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour]]" was edited and reworked to function as a series finale. This mainly involved rescripting the ending and cutting the cliffhanger so as to give the show a more ambiguously positive send off; Optimus Prime valiantly holding the line as Megatron looms over him in the Nemesis. The ''Beast Hunters'' era of the ''Prime'' franchise was rebranded by TakaraTomy as a new franchise, '''''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)\|Triple Combination: Transformers Go!]]'''''. While the ''Beast Hunters'' toys were marketed and sold in Japan, it is ~~unlikely~~ that the remaining 13 episodes of ''Prime'' and the ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising]]'' film will ever be released in ~~Japan~~.		The Japanese version of ''Prime'' only ran for 52 episodes (the first two seasons of the original English language version). "[[Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour]]" was edited and reworked to function as a series finale. This mainly involved rescripting the ending and cutting the cliffhanger so as to give the show a more ambiguously positive send off; Optimus Prime valiantly holding the line as Megatron looms over him in the Nemesis. The ''Beast Hunters'' era of the ''Prime'' franchise was rebranded by TakaraTomy as a new franchise, '''''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (franchise)\|Triple Combination: Transformers Go!]]'''''. While the ''Beast Hunters'' toys were marketed and sold in Japan, it is not likely that the remaining 13 episodes of ''Prime'' and the ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising]]'' film will ever be released there.

			The entire dub of this series is currently available on Amazon Prime Video Japan; however, unlike the original, it is only available in Standard Definition (480p).

	The [[theme song]]s are:		The [[theme song]]s are:

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Production

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	[[Image:Beasthunters-logo1.png\|300px\|left]]		[[Image:Beasthunters-logo1.png\|300px\|left]]
	The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>		The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref> The ending of Season 2 was also changed to feature Optimus Prime being heavily damaged to set up the story of obtaining a new body in the third season.<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=So it was a crazy meeting, but you know, we initially uh, I think the way season 2 ended as scripted as storyboarded it was wisping smoke from the Autobot base. Cut to black. And uh see ya next season. And what we sort of improvised in the meeting is, oh and they also wanted a new Optimus Prime to sell, a new body. So we said well look we were you know we were gonna open season 3 to show how everybody secretly escaped through secret passages that kind of thing and they on the run. But we said what if, brainstormed in the meeting with Jeff and I, oh what if we see Optimus' body lying in the rubble. He was the last one to leave, to make sure everybody else was safe and we leave him for dead. We see his eye blink out we see a destroyed hand sticking out of the rubble.\|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT6tvD6NyzY&t=14459s\|name=Duane Capizzi\|site=YouTube\|year=2021\|month=08\|day=14}}</ref>


	[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger. According to an interview with Tyler, the first five episodes of the series were scored "to picture" (i.e. writing music that syncs up to the on-screen action) while the rest made use of a music library containing variations on character, action, and suspense themes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrCglN2QMQ Brian Tyler - Transformers Prime HD Composer Interview - Lakeshore Records]</ref>		[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger. According to an interview with Tyler, the first five episodes of the series were scored "to picture" (i.e. writing music that syncs up to the on-screen action) while the rest made use of a music library containing variations on character, action, and suspense themes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrCglN2QMQ Brian Tyler - Transformers Prime HD Composer Interview - Lakeshore Records]</ref>

	[[Rik Alvarez]] said in 2015 that ''Prime'' and Hasbro's design team had often clashed on story (the writers wanted more autonomy from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" and Hasbro wanted a more streamlined franchise), which came to a head on ''Beast Hunters''. The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-5.html#post13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TF Con Charlotte notes]</ref> and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref name="See fan photos">Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref> Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up <ref>[http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131384199723/hey-all-getting-a-lot-of-questions-about-those Fan report of panel]: "Actual Maximals and Predacons were set to appear on a revitalized Cybertron in Season 3 (he described it as a ‘taming the wild west’ setting)."</ref> and an idea for [[Star Seeker\|pirates]] in S4.<ref name="See fan photos"/> In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive ''Avengers''-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of ''Prime'' called ''Unit:E'', which began as a [[Unit:E (issue)\|one-off comic in 2011]], and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for [[Unit:E\|Unit:E itself]], plus mentioning [[Skystriker (~~vehicle~~)\|Skystrikers]] and [[M.A.S.K.]]).		[[Rik Alvarez]] said in 2015 that ''Prime'' and Hasbro's design team had often clashed on story (the writers wanted more autonomy from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" and Hasbro wanted a more streamlined franchise), which came to a head on ''Beast Hunters''. The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-5.html#post13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TF Con Charlotte notes]</ref> and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref name="See fan photos">Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref> Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up <ref>[http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131384199723/hey-all-getting-a-lot-of-questions-about-those Fan report of panel]: "Actual Maximals and Predacons were set to appear on a revitalized Cybertron in Season 3 (he described it as a ‘taming the wild west’ setting)."</ref> and an idea for [[Star Seeker\|pirates]] in S4.<ref name="See fan photos"/> In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive ''Avengers''-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of ''Prime'' called ''Unit:E'', which began as a [[Unit:E (issue)\|one-off comic in 2011]], and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for [[Unit:E\|Unit:E itself]], plus mentioning [[Skystriker (G.I. Joe)\|Skystrikers]] and [[M.A.S.K.]]).

	==Reception==		==Reception==

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	;Others		;Others
	*[[~~Alpha Trion (WFC)\|~~Alpha Trion]] ([[George Takei]])		*[[Alpha Trion]] ([[George Takei]])
	*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)\|Cliffjumper]] ([[Dwayne Johnson]]/<br/>[[Billy Brown]]/Frank Welker)		*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)\|Cliffjumper]] ([[Dwayne Johnson]]/<br/>[[Billy Brown]]/Frank Welker)
	*[[Tailgate (Prime)\|Tailgate]] ([[Josh Keaton]])		*[[Tailgate (Prime)\|Tailgate]] ([[Josh Keaton]])

AzimuthAcolyte: Alpha Trion (WFC) -> Alpha Trion update

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	The Autobots also contend with the human terrorist organization, [[MECH]], headed by former military operative Leland Bishop, aka [[Silas]], who targets the Cybertronians for their technology, capturing [[Breakdown (WFC)\|Breakdown]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], and Starscream for parts, and building a [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)\|doppelgänger]] controlled by Silas. In the ensuing confrontation, Silas is fatally injured, forcing MECH to graft him into Breakdown. With this new body, Silas destroys his own organization and attempts to join the Decepticons, only to become [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]]'s new dissection study.		The Autobots also contend with the human terrorist organization, [[MECH]], headed by former military operative Leland Bishop, aka [[Silas]], who targets the Cybertronians for their technology, capturing [[Breakdown (WFC)\|Breakdown]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], and Starscream for parts, and building a [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)\|doppelgänger]] controlled by Silas. In the ensuing confrontation, Silas is fatally injured, forcing MECH to graft him into Breakdown. With this new body, Silas destroys his own organization and attempts to join the Decepticons, only to become [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]]'s new dissection study.

	The Autobots and Decepticons' struggle becomes a competition for Cybertronian artifacts strewn across the planet, which turn out to have been placed there by [[~~Alpha Trion (WFC)\|~~Alpha Trion]], who foresaw the Autobots coming to Earth. Trion also orders them to find the [[Omega Key]]s, which will activate the [[Omega Lock]] and restore Cybertron. Though the keys are successfully gathered, Megatron gains possession of them and attempts to use the Omega Lock to [[cyberforming\|cyberform]] Earth, forcing Optimus to destroy the Lock to save Earth.		The Autobots and Decepticons' struggle becomes a competition for Cybertronian artifacts strewn across the planet, which turn out to have been placed there by [[Alpha Trion]], who foresaw the Autobots coming to Earth. Trion also orders them to find the [[Omega Key]]s, which will activate the [[Omega Lock]] and restore Cybertron. Though the keys are successfully gathered, Megatron gains possession of them and attempts to use the Omega Lock to [[cyberforming\|cyberform]] Earth, forcing Optimus to destroy the Lock to save Earth.

	Megatron responds by destroying the Autobot base, and Optimus is mortally wounded staying behind to ensure everyone else escapes through the [[GroundBridge]]. From his newly erected fortress [[Darkmount (Earth)\|Darkmount]], Megatron reestablishes contact with [[Shockwave (WFC)\|Shockwave]], learning the scientist has cloned a [[Predacon (Prime)\|Predacon]] for the intent of hunting down the Autobots. The Autobots regroup following [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]]'s arrival, while [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] restores Optimus with the [[Forge of Solus Prime]].		Megatron responds by destroying the Autobot base, and Optimus is mortally wounded staying behind to ensure everyone else escapes through the [[GroundBridge]]. From his newly erected fortress [[Darkmount (Earth)\|Darkmount]], Megatron reestablishes contact with [[Shockwave (WFC)\|Shockwave]], learning the scientist has cloned a [[Predacon (Prime)\|Predacon]] for the intent of hunting down the Autobots. The Autobots regroup following [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]]'s arrival, while [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] restores Optimus with the [[Forge of Solus Prime]].

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Foreign names: Small typo in romanization

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	*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Lǐngxiù zhī Zhèng''''' (China, 变形金刚：领袖之证, "Transformers: Proof of Leader", Season 1 & 2), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Shòu Mó zhī Zhàn''''' (China, 变形金刚：狩魔之战, "Transformers: War of Demon Hunting", Season 3, ''Beast Hunters'')		*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Lǐngxiù zhī Zhèng''''' (China, 变形金刚：领袖之证, "Transformers: Proof of Leader", Season 1 & 2), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Shòu Mó zhī Zhàn''''' (China, 变形金刚：狩魔之战, "Transformers: War of Demon Hunting", Season 3, ''Beast Hunters'')
	*''Turkish:'' '''''Transformers: Prime''''' (Same name translation of original name), '''''Transformers: Prime: Canavar Avcıları''''' ("Transformers: Prime: Beast Hunters")		*''Turkish:'' '''''Transformers: Prime''''' (Same name translation of original name), '''''Transformers: Prime: Canavar Avcıları''''' ("Transformers: Prime: Beast Hunters")
	*''Korean:'' '''''Teuraenseupomeo Peuraim''''' (트랜스포머 프라임, "Transformer Prime", Season 1 & 2), '''''Teuraenseupomeo ~~Peruaim~~ Biseuteu Heonteo''''' (트랜스포머 프라임 비스트 헌터, "Transformer Prime Beast Hunter")		*''Korean:'' '''''Teuraenseupomeo Peuraim''''' (트랜스포머 프라임, "Transformer Prime", Season 1 & 2), '''''Teuraenseupomeo Peuraim Biseuteu Heonteo''''' (트랜스포머 프라임 비스트 헌터, "Transformer Prime Beast Hunter")

	==References==		==References==

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	*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Lǐngxiù zhī Zhèng''''' (China, 变形金刚：领袖之证, "Transformers: Proof of Leader", Season 1 & 2), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Shòu Mó zhī Zhàn''''' (China, 变形金刚：狩魔之战, "Transformers: War of Demon Hunting", Season 3, ''Beast Hunters'')		*''Mandarin:'' '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Lǐngxiù zhī Zhèng''''' (China, 变形金刚：领袖之证, "Transformers: Proof of Leader", Season 1 & 2), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Shòu Mó zhī Zhàn''''' (China, 变形金刚：狩魔之战, "Transformers: War of Demon Hunting", Season 3, ''Beast Hunters'')
	*''Turkish:'' '''''Transformers: Prime''''' (Same name translation of original name), '''''Transformers: Prime: Canavar Avcıları''''' ("Transformers: Prime: Beast Hunters")		*''Turkish:'' '''''Transformers: Prime''''' (Same name translation of original name), '''''Transformers: Prime: Canavar Avcıları''''' ("Transformers: Prime: Beast Hunters")
			*''Korean:'' '''''Teuraenseupomeo Peuraim''''' (트랜스포머 프라임, "Transformer Prime", Season 1 & 2), '''''Teuraenseupomeo Peruaim Biseuteu Heonteo''''' (트랜스포머 프라임 비스트 헌터, "Transformer Prime Beast Hunter")

	==References==		==References==

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Season 2 */ Tunnel Vision -> Tunnel Vision (episode) disambig update

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Season 2: Tunnel Vision -> Tunnel Vision (episode) disambig update

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	#[[Flying Mind]]		#[[Flying Mind]]
	#[[Tunnel Vision]]		#[[Tunnel Vision (episode)\|Tunnel Vision]]
	#[[Triangulation]]		#[[Triangulation]]
	#[[Triage (episode)\|Triage]]		#[[Triage (episode)\|Triage]]

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	The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>		The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>

	[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger. According to an interview with Tyler, the first five episodes of the series were scored "to picture" (i.e. writing music that syncs up to the on-screen action) while the rest made use of a music library containing variations on character, action, and suspense themes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrCglN2QMQ Brian Tyler - Transformers Prime HD Composer Interview - Lakeshore Records]		[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger. According to an interview with Tyler, the first five episodes of the series were scored "to picture" (i.e. writing music that syncs up to the on-screen action) while the rest made use of a music library containing variations on character, action, and suspense themes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrCglN2QMQ Brian Tyler - Transformers Prime HD Composer Interview - Lakeshore Records]</ref>

	[[Rik Alvarez]] said in 2015 that ''Prime'' and Hasbro's design team had often clashed on story (the writers wanted more autonomy from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" and Hasbro wanted a more streamlined franchise), which came to a head on ''Beast Hunters''. The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-5.html#post13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TF Con Charlotte notes]</ref> and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref name="See fan photos">Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref> Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up <ref>[http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131384199723/hey-all-getting-a-lot-of-questions-about-those Fan report of panel]: "Actual Maximals and Predacons were set to appear on a revitalized Cybertron in Season 3 (he described it as a ‘taming the wild west’ setting)."</ref> and an idea for [[Star Seeker\|pirates]] in S4.<ref name="See fan photos"/> In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive ''Avengers''-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of ''Prime'' called ''Unit:E'', which began as a [[Unit:E (issue)\|one-off comic in 2011]], and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for [[Unit:E\|Unit:E itself]], plus mentioning [[Skystriker (vehicle)\|Skystrikers]] and [[M.A.S.K.]]).		[[Rik Alvarez]] said in 2015 that ''Prime'' and Hasbro's design team had often clashed on story (the writers wanted more autonomy from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" and Hasbro wanted a more streamlined franchise), which came to a head on ''Beast Hunters''. The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-5.html#post13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TF Con Charlotte notes]</ref> and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref name="See fan photos">Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref> Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up <ref>[http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131384199723/hey-all-getting-a-lot-of-questions-about-those Fan report of panel]: "Actual Maximals and Predacons were set to appear on a revitalized Cybertron in Season 3 (he described it as a ‘taming the wild west’ setting)."</ref> and an idea for [[Star Seeker\|pirates]] in S4.<ref name="See fan photos"/> In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive ''Avengers''-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of ''Prime'' called ''Unit:E'', which began as a [[Unit:E (issue)\|one-off comic in 2011]], and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for [[Unit:E\|Unit:E itself]], plus mentioning [[Skystriker (vehicle)\|Skystrikers]] and [[M.A.S.K.]]).

UnknownMorsel: /* Production */ Further information on the score / recording sessions.

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Production: Further information on the score / recording sessions.

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	The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>		The staff had three years of story planned, but while writing it became clear that the escalating storylines made it impossible to maintain self-contained episodes and they burned through those planned three years within the second season. The idea of incorporating Beasts into the third season was a late idea.<ref>[http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2012/10/25/transformers-prime-producer-talks-beasts-mythology-michael-bay/ ‘Transformers: Prime’ producer talks Beasts, mythology, Michael Bay]</ref>

	[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger.		[[Susan Blu]] was the casting director, but was replaced as voice director by [[Jamie Simone]] following a death in her family.<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-sdcc-2010-the-hub-transformers-panel-1st-looks-at-prime-designs/13975/news.html Tformers.com's coverage of the SDCC Transformers Prime panel, July 22, 2010.]</ref> [[Brian Tyler]] composed the show's [[theme song]] and background music. [[Matthew Margeson]] served as music arranger. According to an interview with Tyler, the first five episodes of the series were scored "to picture" (i.e. writing music that syncs up to the on-screen action) while the rest made use of a music library containing variations on character, action, and suspense themes.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJrCglN2QMQ Brian Tyler - Transformers Prime HD Composer Interview - Lakeshore Records]

	[[Rik Alvarez]] said in 2015 that ''Prime'' and Hasbro's design team had often clashed on story (the writers wanted more autonomy from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" and Hasbro wanted a more streamlined franchise), which came to a head on ''Beast Hunters''. The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-5.html#post13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TF Con Charlotte notes]</ref> and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref name="See fan photos">Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref> Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up <ref>[http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131384199723/hey-all-getting-a-lot-of-questions-about-those Fan report of panel]: "Actual Maximals and Predacons were set to appear on a revitalized Cybertron in Season 3 (he described it as a ‘taming the wild west’ setting)."</ref> and an idea for [[Star Seeker\|pirates]] in S4.<ref name="See fan photos"/> In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive ''Avengers''-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of ''Prime'' called ''Unit:E'', which began as a [[Unit:E (issue)\|one-off comic in 2011]], and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for [[Unit:E\|Unit:E itself]], plus mentioning [[Skystriker (vehicle)\|Skystrikers]] and [[M.A.S.K.]]).		[[Rik Alvarez]] said in 2015 that ''Prime'' and Hasbro's design team had often clashed on story (the writers wanted more autonomy from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" and Hasbro wanted a more streamlined franchise), which came to a head on ''Beast Hunters''. The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-robots-disguise-prime-discussion/1053596-aligned-continuity-panel-tf-con-charlotte-5.html#post13037062 Aligned Continuity panel at TF Con Charlotte notes]</ref> and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.<ref>Rik Alvarez panel, slide show - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131367083128/that-explains-a-lot-of-the-mess-that-was See fan photos]</ref><ref name="See fan photos">Rik Alvarez panel, slide show on Beast Hunters - [http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131368170623/and-if-you-were-wondering-why-beast-hunters-was See fan photos]</ref> Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up <ref>[http://sunnybutte.tumblr.com/post/131384199723/hey-all-getting-a-lot-of-questions-about-those Fan report of panel]: "Actual Maximals and Predacons were set to appear on a revitalized Cybertron in Season 3 (he described it as a ‘taming the wild west’ setting)."</ref> and an idea for [[Star Seeker\|pirates]] in S4.<ref name="See fan photos"/> In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive ''Avengers''-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of ''Prime'' called ''Unit:E'', which began as a [[Unit:E (issue)\|one-off comic in 2011]], and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for [[Unit:E\|Unit:E itself]], plus mentioning [[Skystriker (vehicle)\|Skystrikers]] and [[M.A.S.K.]]).

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMHCfwLXJRZGsGopibi04rx4ilDTc_1p ''Transformers: Prime'' playlist on YouTube]		*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvMHCfwLXJRZGsGopibi04rx4ilDTc_1p Complete ''Transformers: Prime'' playlist on YouTube]
	*[http://www.hubnetwork.com/shows/transformers-prime Hub Network page]		*[http://www.hubnetwork.com/shows/transformers-prime Hub Network page]
	*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iKDbKQwKI Behind the scenes video]		*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iKDbKQwKI Behind the scenes video]

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	The Autobots also contend with the human terrorist organization, [[MECH]], headed by former military operative Leland Bishop, aka [[Silas]], who targets the Cybertronians for their technology, capturing [[Breakdown (WFC)\|Breakdown]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], and Starscream for parts, and building a [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)\|doppelgänger]] controlled by Silas. In the ensuing confrontation, Silas is fatally injured, forcing MECH to graft him into Breakdown. With this new body, Silas destroys his own organization and attempts to join the Decepticons, only to become [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]]'s new dissection study.		The Autobots also contend with the human terrorist organization, [[MECH]], headed by former military operative Leland Bishop, aka [[Silas]], who targets the Cybertronians for their technology, capturing [[Breakdown (WFC)\|Breakdown]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]], and Starscream for parts, and building a [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)\|doppelgänger]] controlled by Silas. In the ensuing confrontation, Silas is fatally injured, forcing MECH to graft him into Breakdown. With this new body, Silas destroys his own organization and attempts to join the Decepticons, only to become [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]]'s new dissection study.

	The Autobots and Decepticons' struggle becomes a competition for Cybertronian artifacts strewn across the planet, which turn out to have been placed there by [[~~Alpha Trion (WFC)\|~~Alpha Trion]], who foresaw the Autobots coming to Earth. Trion also orders them to find the [[Omega Key]]s, which will activate the [[Omega Lock]] and restore Cybertron. Though the keys are successfully gathered, Megatron gains possession of them and attempts to use the Omega Lock to [[cyberforming\|cyberform]] Earth, forcing Optimus to destroy the Lock to save Earth.		The Autobots and Decepticons' struggle becomes a competition for Cybertronian artifacts strewn across the planet, which turn out to have been placed there by [[Alpha Trion]], who foresaw the Autobots coming to Earth. Trion also orders them to find the [[Omega Key]]s, which will activate the [[Omega Lock]] and restore Cybertron. Though the keys are successfully gathered, Megatron gains possession of them and attempts to use the Omega Lock to [[cyberforming\|cyberform]] Earth, forcing Optimus to destroy the Lock to save Earth.

	Megatron responds by destroying the Autobot base, and Optimus is mortally wounded staying behind to ensure everyone else escapes through the [[GroundBridge]]. From his newly erected fortress [[Darkmount (Earth)\|Darkmount]], Megatron reestablishes contact with [[Shockwave (WFC)\|Shockwave]], learning the scientist has cloned a [[Predacon (Prime)\|Predacon]] for the intent of hunting down the Autobots. The Autobots regroup following [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]]'s arrival, while [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] restores Optimus with the [[Forge of Solus Prime]].		Megatron responds by destroying the Autobot base, and Optimus is mortally wounded staying behind to ensure everyone else escapes through the [[GroundBridge]]. From his newly erected fortress [[Darkmount (Earth)\|Darkmount]], Megatron reestablishes contact with [[Shockwave (WFC)\|Shockwave]], learning the scientist has cloned a [[Predacon (Prime)\|Predacon]] for the intent of hunting down the Autobots. The Autobots regroup following [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]]'s arrival, while [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] restores Optimus with the [[Forge of Solus Prime]].