"Transformers: Animated" (2008) TV series 2008-????

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Family | Sci-Fi

Plot Keywords:

Transformer | Robot | Transforming Robot

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

David Kaye	...	Optimus Prime / ... (42 episodes, 2007-2009)
Jeff Bennett	...	Prowl / ... (39 episodes, 2007-2009)
Bumper Robinson	...	Bumblebee / ... (39 episodes, 2007-2009)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Bulkhead / ... (36 episodes, 2007-2009)
Tom Kenny	...	Isaac Sumdac / ... (36 episodes, 2007-2009)
Corey Burton	...	Ratchet / ... (35 episodes, 2007-2009)
Tara Strong	...	Sari Sumdac / ... (34 episodes, 2007-2009)

Series Directed by
Matt Youngberg		(29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Irineo Maramba		(14 episodes, 2008)
Kalvin Lee		(13 episodes, 2009)
Shunji Oga		(12 episodes, 2008)
Ben Jones		(11 episodes, 2008)
Yutaka Kagawa		(4 episodes, 2007-2008)
Chris Berkeley		(4 episodes, 2008)
Kintaro Mizuono		(3 episodes, 2008)
Ciro Nieli		(3 episodes, 2008)
Makoto Fuchigami		(2 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Writing credits
Marty Isenberg		(8 episodes, 2007-2008)
Rich Fogel		(4 episodes, 2008)
Michael Ryan		(4 episodes, 2008)
Todd Casey		(3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Andrew Robinson		(3 episodes, 2008-2009)
Marsha F. Griffin		(3 episodes, 2008)

Series Produced by
Vince Aniceto	....	line producer (29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Sam Register	....	executive producer (29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Brian Goldner	....	executive producer (26 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Original Music by
Sebastian Evans		(39 episodes, 2007-2009)

Series Film Editing by
Roger Hinze		(29 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Art Direction by
Derrick Wyatt		(29 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Art Department
Chu-Hui Song	....	background painter (42 episodes, 2007-2009)
Byron Penaranda	....	prop designer (29 episodes, 2007-2008)

Series Sound Department
Carlos Sanches	....	sound re-recording mixer (29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Gerardo Gonzalez	....	sound editor (27 episodes, 2007-2008)
Matt Brown	....	sound editor (26 episodes, 2007-2008)
Jeff Shiffman	....	co-sound supervisor (26 episodes, 2007-2008)
Otis Van Osten	....	supervising sound editor (26 episodes, 2007-2008)
Kate Marciniak	....	sound effects editor (13 episodes, 2007-2008)
Candice Baldwin	....	sound editor (5 episodes, 2008)

Series Animation Department
Derrick Wyatt	....	character designer / color stylist (29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Thomas Perkins	....	character designer (6 episodes, 2008)

Series Other crew
Marty Isenberg	....	story editor (29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Matt Youngberg	....	supervising director (29 episodes, 2007-2008)
Susan Blu	....	voice director (26 episodes, 2007-2008)
Mercedes Dominguez	....	intern (13 episodes, 2008-2009)
Adam Middleton	....	production assistant (13 episodes, 2009)
Trevor A. Smith	....	intern (7 episodes, 2009)

Production Companies

• Cartoon Network
• Answer Studio, The
• Hasbro
• Mook DLE
• Studio 4°C

Distributors

• Cartoon Network (2008) (USA) (TV)
• Entertainment Rights (2008) (Non-USA) (all media)

Country:

USA | Japan

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG | Singapore:G

Company:

Cartoon Network

Trivia:

Susan Blu is not only the voice director of the series, she also plays the role of the female Autobot Arcee, a role that she also played in the original "Transformers" (1984).

Movie Connections:

Version of "Transformers" (1984)

Seriously fun and enjoyable

When it was announced that a new Transformers series had come out, I was initially a bit sceptical, but as time passed, I grew to love those character designs and the robots personalities from the clips. I had hoped that this series wouldn't let me down, and boy, was I right. The first three episodes so far have given this franchise a kick-start, and from the very first minute, I was hooked to the screen. The art doesn't really distract you, and you'll find yourself becoming used to it later. The storyline was great and the voice-actors sounded like they were the characters - not just merely reading their lines or so. In conclusion, this series might seem a little too kiddy for those who grew up with the original Transformers, but it's really worth watching. Try it and see for yourself if you don't believe me.