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Transformers Prime - Darkness Rising Presented for the First Time as a Feature-Length Movie
“MEGATRON has not been seen nor heard from in sometime, and if his return is imminent, it could be catastrophic,” said OPTIMUS PRIME.
The lure of the TRANSFORMERS saga starts a new chapter as all
foes return, legendary heroes rise, and new ones are found in
unlikely places. The new CGI animated series TRANSFORMERS PRIME
which currently airs on The Hub television network and is a
Hasbro Studios production, deepens the epic mythology of both
the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, while starting fresh for a new
generation of fans. Arch rivals the AUTOBOTS and the evil
DECEPTICONS, lead by MEGATRON once again face-off in their
rivalry for control of Earth in this new show. Celebrate the
triumphant return of the AUTOBOTS through cutting-edge CGI
animation with TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING. In early
2011, loyal TRANSFORMERS fans, as well as families and kids,
were introduced to this visually stunning five-part miniseries
on The Hub. Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, AUTOBOT Ratchet,
Bulkhead, and many others are back to "roll out" against
Megatron's latest attempt to conquer Earth. And Megatron proves
to be more powerful than ever, having acquired a rare element
that allows him mastery over life itself. OPTIMUS PRIME and the
AUTBOTS may be few against the Decepticon hordes, but they find
increased strength through bonds forged with three human
teenagers.
On December 6, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with
Hasbro, will release TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING DVD,
featuring the entire five action-packed episodes edited together
in a seamless, riveting movie and special bonus content that
includes animatics and a special look at concept designs for
characters and backgrounds. Delivering a new level of heavy
metal action and family entertainment for all ages, this highly
collectible DVD is priced to own with a suggested retail price
of $14.97.
TRANSFORMERS PRIME – DARKNESS RISING boasts an all-star voice
cast, including Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Steve Blum, Jeffrey
Combs, Dwayne Johnson, among other notables. TRANSFORMERS PRIME
is produced by Hasbro Studios. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and
Jeff Kline are executive producers. Kurtzman and Orci served as
writers for the feature films TRANSFORMERS and TRANSFORMERS:
Revenge of the Fallen.