Even with their continued airing over on Discovery Family, it looks like Hasbro Studios has also signed a deal with Cartoon Network to air a new Transformers: Robots in Disguise series.
So why is this relevant to pony? It may mean we will see it also make the transition. An extra network boosting pony could only be a good thing. They have already confirmed that the show will remain with Discovery Family, but if Transformers can make the jump, I wouldn't be too surprised if pony did the same thing.
The future is going to be interesting. Assuming this hiatus ever ends.
Thanks to Nick and rds9674 for the heads up!
(Edit: Full press release below!)
Cartoon Network Becomes the Home of Hasbro Studios' Newest Series, Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Latest Installment of Hasbro Studios' Top-Rated Series to Debut On
Its New U.S. Network Home in First Quarter of 2015
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced today that Cartoon Network, the
regularly top-rated primetime network for boys' ages 6-11 and 9-14, will
become the U.S home of the brand new series, Transformers: Robots
in Disguise.
Hasbro announced today that Cartoon Network will become the U.S home of the brand new series, Transformers: Robots in Disguise created by Hasbro Studios. The latest installment in the Transformers franchise will debut in the first quarter of 2015. (Photo: Business Wire)
"Robots in Disguise begins a brand new chapter in storytelling, filled with great humor, lots of fun adventure and animated in a cooler, lighter, brighter style that we know kids are going to really love," said Stephen Davis, president of Hasbro Studios and global entertainment & licensing for Hasbro, Inc. "We have spent a lot of time listening to what kids like about Transformers and they haven't been shy about giving us their opinions. And we have listened! Robots in Disguise is reflective of all that we have learned in our conversations with kids. It has the most relatable Autobot and Decepticon characters we have ever ‘Rolled Out' in a Transformers animated series."
The mission begins as Bumblebee must step up to be leader in the years after we left the Autobots in Transformers Prime. Summoned by Optimus Prime to save Earth from a new faction of Decepticons, Bumblebee puts his light-hearted mettle to the test after assembling a rouge team of young Autobots action heroes. Bumblebee must balance his job fighting off evil with being equal parts squad leader and coach to a rascally band that needs constant coaxing to learn how to work together. The results are comical when the cool rebel, elite guard cadet, bombastic dinobot and exciteable mini-con must balance team-building with chasing and capturing their new enemies in every episode packed full of action, fun and adventure.
Finn Arnesen, senior VP of global distribution and development for Hasbro Studios, commented, "As the regularly top-rated U.S. TV network in prime among Transformers' core audience of boys ages 6-11 and 9-14, our beloved Autobots and Decepticons will feel very much at home on Cartoon Network. And to seal our new partnership with Cartoon Network on the 30th anniversary of the Transformers franchise makes this a truly iconic event."
The highly innovative Transformers franchise is one of the biggest brands in the world, spanning television, film and digital entertainment (including the 2014 global blockbuster, TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION, the fourth in the hit film series); gaming; apps; publishing; transmedia events; toys, games and licensing.
