Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy Explained

Theme Music Composer:Doug Califano
Opentheme:"Rescue Bots Academy" by Zach Allen
Endtheme:"Rescue Bots Academy" (instrumental)
Composer:Stuart Kollmorgen
Doug Califano
Keiffer Infantino
Matt Mahaffey
Country:United States
Ireland
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:104
Producer:Peter Lewis
Runtime:11 minutes

Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (or simply Rescue Bots Academy) is an animated children's television series on Discovery Family. Based on toy manufacturer Hasbro's Transformers franchise, the series is a sequel of , sharing the name with the Rescue Bots season three episode called "Rescue Bots Academy". It was created by Rescue Bots co-creator Nicole Dubuc. The first two episodes were previewed on December 8, 2018,[1] and officially premiered on January 5, 2019. The voice cast of Rescue Bots leaves their roles, with existing characters being recast with New York–based voice actors.

Premise

School is in session at the Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, and Griffin Rock's heroes Heatwave the Fire-Bot, Chase the Police-Bot, Blades the Copter-Bot, and Boulder the Construction-Bot are back and ready to train a new batch of recruits. Just arriving on Earth from their home world of Cybertron, young Cube player Hot Shot, aspiring rescue hero Hoist, the enthusiastic Whirl, Construction-bot Wedge and field medic appropriately named Medix have the honor of being the first class in history to enroll in the Rescue Bots Academy, a highly advanced training facility located at a top-secret base. With encouragement from Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Grimlock, the new recruits learn the power of team building through simulated and real-life rescue missions that highlight the importance of heroism, teamwork, and most importantly, friendship.[2]

Characters

Autobots

See main article: Autobots.

Rescue Bots Recruits

Rescue Force Sigma-17 and Faculty

Cube Players

Others

Decepticons

Humans

Other cast

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
Season premiereSeason finale
152
252

Season 1 (2018-19)

Season 2 (2020–21)

On September 5, 2018, the series was renewed for a second season of another 52 11–minute episodes that premiered on March 21, 2020.[3] [4] The first six episodes of season 2 were released earlier on Google Play on February 14, 2020.[5] It is also the last season of the series.[6]

Production

Shortly after its acquisition by Hasbro, Boulder Media Limited started developing a Transformers series,[7] The series was first announced on June 7, 2017, with officially ending production.[8] along with .

On July 16, 2017, voice actor D.C. Douglas, who voiced Chase in , announced that he would not reprise his role in this series. He has also confirmed that the voice cast for this series are non-union New York–based voice actors.[9]

On July 23, 2017, Ben Ward joined the series as writer.[10]

On August 4, 2017, at Hasbro Investor Day 2017, the show's runtime was announced to be 11 minutes.[11]

On December 25, 2017, it was revealed that the first season consists of 52 11-minute episodes.[12]

On March 21, 2018, the series was announced to air on Discovery Family in Fall 2018.[13]

A trailer was released on April 6, 2018.[14]

On September 5, 2018, Ciarán Morrison and Mick O'Hara joined the series as writers. Additionally, the series was renewed for a second season of another 52 11-minute episodes.[15]

A poster was released on October 3, 2018, and the release date has been rescheduled back to 2019.[16]

A sneak peek consisting of the first two episodes aired on December 8, 2018.[1] [17] The series began proper airings on January 5, 2019.[2]

In late 2020, it was announced that the show would end production after the Season 2 finale, ending the show with the same number of episodes as its predecessor.

Broadcast and release

In the United States, the series premiered with a two episode sneak peek on December 8, 2018,[1] [17] and officially premiered on January 5, 2019, on Discovery Family.[2] It premiered on Nickelodeon in Germany, Nick Jr. in India, TiJi in France, Frisbee in Italy, Tiny Pop in the UK, TVP ABC in Poland, Karusel in Russia, Treehouse TV in Canada, Minimax in CEE and Arutz HaYeladim in Israel.

External links

Notes and References

  1. 1071401838841397249. discoveryfamily. Discovery Family. Are you ready for the Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy sneak peek? Tune in NOW to Discovery Family!. December 8, 2018.
  2. Web site: Discovery Family Introduces Young Viewers to a New Generation of Heroes in Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy Beginning Saturday, January 5. Discovery Press Web. Jared Albert. December 11, 2018. January 7, 2019.
  3. Web site: Double Z Creative Working On Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy - Transformers News - TFW2005. September 5, 2018. Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM.
  4. Web site: Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy Renewed For Season 2 By Discovery Family!. December 11, 2018.
  5. Web site: First Six Episodes of Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Season 2 Posted to Google Play With Titles . 2020-04-16.
  6. Web site: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy Cartoon Is Ending After Season 2. Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM. June 28, 2020.
  7. Web site: Hasbro To Develop Future Animated Series With Boulder Media Studio - Transformers News - TFW2005. July 18, 2016. Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM.
  8. Web site: Boulder Media Announces Plans To Open Second Studio Space in Dublin. The Hot Press. Newsdesk. Hotpress.
  9. Web site: Animation-Games » Good Night, Citizen, and Thank You!. D. C.. Douglas. June 9, 2017. Male Voiceover Talent & Los Angeles Actor: D.C. Douglas.
  10. Web site: More Tidbits On Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy - Transformers News - TFW2005. July 23, 2017. Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM.
  11. Web site: TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro Media And Investor Day 2017 - Transformers News - TFW2005. August 3, 2017. Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM.
  12. Web site: Hasbro Studios Sales Guide. 2017. Hasbro Studios. https://web.archive.org/web/20170603001527/https://www.hasbrostudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/pdf/Hasbro%20Studio%20Sales%20Guide.pdf. June 3, 2017. dead.
  13. Web site: 03/20/18: Legacy brands, spinoffs bolster Discovery Family lineup. March 20, 2018.
  14. Web site: Exclusive: New Transformers Animated Series Announced, First Trailer Revealed. TV Shows.
  15. Web site: Double Z Creative - Home. www.doublezcreative.com.
  16. Web site: New Poster For Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy Featuring Evergreen Bumblebee - Transformers News - TFW2005. October 3, 2018. Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM.
  17. Web site: Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy - sneak peek. www.facebook.com.