That's right folks, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the writers for both of the Transformers films, are back in the game. But not in the way that you might think. They are not involved with the third film at all. They are not even writing for the bots anymore.
No, they are going to be the executive producers for the next Transformers animated series. And here is the kicker: the series will be CG-animated!
This news was mentioned on the
Hollywood Reporter website but the article that was cited only gave a mention of it. But
Tformers got the scoop from them and they have been EXTREMELY reliable about information dealing with anything Transformers. And this is what they had to say:
"According to the entertainment website, the screenwriters responsible for the Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will be executive producers on the Transformers: Prime, the show debuting on Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Networks' The Hub in fall 2010.
The article also reports that the show will be 'CG-animated.' Whether the design follows the Transformers Armada, Energon, and Cybertron era or the Beast Wars, Beast Machines era (this reporter crosses his fingers for this version) was not specified.
The name of the show Prime was revealed by Jeffrey Combs on a post in his website, where he also revealed that he has been cast as Ratchet."
So, let's recap:
1)We have the name of the show, Transformers: Prime. Hopefully it could kind of an origin story about the birth of the Transformers and their descent into civil war.
2) The dynamic duo, Orci and Kurtzman, are executive producers on said show. Don't know if this is good or bad news yet. They are very talented writers and I am sure that you all will vent your opinions down in the Comments section anyway.
3) Jeffrey Combs has been cast as Ratchet. Mr. Combs played the voice of The Question on Justice League Unlimited. He also played in the film, he frighteners as Special Agent Milton Dammers. So, this guy could work to bring some experienced talent to the show.
All in all, I am PRIMED to see this show. (Pun Intended!)
Wadey Out!