Following the Commercial for the 4th of July Transformers 30th Anniversary Marathon (known as TransFourthOfJuly), we have received an official Press Release for the event.
Schedule for Fourth of July Marathon:
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: “Transformers Rescue Bots”
- 4-6 p.m. ET: “Transformers: The Animated Movie”
- 6-7:30 p.m. ET: “Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising”
Read the full press release, after the jump.
This Fourth of July, the Hub Network will be transforming its schedule to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary TRANSFORMERS franchise. This viewing event kicks off with a “Transformers Rescue Bots” marathon (11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET/8 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT), featuring episodes from season two. Afterwards, viewers can relive the epic battles between the Autobots, Decepticons, Unicron and more on “Transformers: The Animated Movie” at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT and “Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising” at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on the Hub Network, champions of family fun and the only network dedicated to providing kids and their families with entertainment they can watch together.
Schedule for Fourth of July Marathon:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: “Transformers Rescue Bots”This animated series centers on a group of Autobots – Heatwave, Blades, Boulder and Chase – charged by Optimus Prime to protect and learn about humans on Griffin Rock, a technologically advanced island off the Eastern seaboard. Teamed with a human family of first responders including a firefighter, police chief, engineer and rescue pilot, they keep peace and safety in their new home. The series features an ensemble of voice talent including, LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), Lacey Chabert (“Party of Five”), Maurice LaMarche (“Futurama”), Jason Marsden (“Step by Step”) and Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”).
4-6 p.m. ET: “Transformers: The Animated Movie”While the Autobots and Decepticons are locked in a vicious battle, a colossal new force enters the universe and threatens the existence of every Transformer, both good and evil, in its quest to seize the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. The movie features an all-star cast, including Orson Welles (“Citizen Kane”), Eric Idle (“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”), Leonard Nimoy (“Star Trek”), Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”), Judd Nelson (“The Breakfast Club”), Robert Stack (“The Untouchables”) and Lionel Stander (“Hart to Hart”).
6-7:30 p.m. ET: “Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising”A resurrected Unicron has taken over the now empty body of Megatron to seek vengeance on the Autobots and, ultimately, the destruction of Cybertron. Meanwhile, this formidable enemy forces an unlikely alliance between the Autobots, Decepticons, Predaking and two new Predacons – a dragon-like new faction of TRANSFORMERS characters – who come together in an epic battle to help protect their newly restored planet. The movie stars the cast of “Transformers Prime,” including Will Friedle (“Boy Meets World”), Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”), Steve Blum (“Transformers Prime”), John Noble (“Fringe”), Peter Mensah (“300”), Frank Welker (“Scooby-Doo”) and Kevin Michael Richardson (“The Cleveland Show”).
About the Hub NetworkThe Hub Network is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) that champions family fun by providing relatable, funny, family friendly entertainment experiences that children and their parents can enjoy together. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Hasbro’s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub Network’s lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at HubNetwork.com. The Hub Network rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in nearly 71 million U.S. households. The Hub Network logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
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About Hasbro StudiosHasbro Studios is the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS). The studio is responsible for entertainment brand-driven storytelling for the company across television, film, commercial productions and short-form. It develops, produces and distributes TV shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, LITTLEST PET SHOP and FAMILY GAME NIGHT. Many of these shows air on the Hub Network, a U.S. television network for kids and their families, that is a joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Hasbro Studios shows can also be seen on networks in more than 180 territories globally. Since its formation in 2009, the studio has received seven Daytime Emmy wins and 16 nominations. On the film side, the studio is developing and producing a number of features based on Hasbro’s brands, including TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION (Paramount), G.I. JOE 3 (Paramount) and CANDY LAND (Sony). The studio team also oversees the production of commercials that feature Hasbro’s brands as well production of short-form content that can be seen on all of the major digital and social media platforms globally.
LegendAntihero
I think Transformers movies would sell better than 2 GI Joe movies put together whether we get a good director or bad
Fallout
what happened on cybertron monday?
Timothy.R
my thoughts exactly.
Chopperface
I knew something smelled fishy when that latest Transfourth of July commercial lacked the teaser of the new RID preview.
O.Supreme
Hmm… Odd they would show that version, but I guess its the only one that would be best rated for kids in this day and age. It was actually released by Rhino on VHS (After the original FHE & Avid VHS versions) but prior to being released on DVD
Mospeada
It's the UK version, which, oddly enough, is not even the one on my Metrodome Blu Ray, which is PAL. I own four versions of the movie, and I don't think that's on any of them. (Rhino, 20th, Metrodome, and the Chinese tin box set. It might be on that, but I've never watched that one. I doubt it.)
Paxtin
Probably not the worst thing Hasbro will ever do, but still a pretty shitty thing to do.
Especially given it was a big draw to get people to tune in only to take it away with no explanation as to why, you can't fault people for feeling a bit betrayed, or at the very least jerked around.
Ravenxl7
It sucks that they ended up not showing the preview, but oh well. That'll leave more for them to reveal at SDCC. Hopefully alongside something from the show's toyline.
Goldenclaw55
Not sure if it's true or not, but I've heard somewhere that parents were mad that Spike cursed, and that Optimus Prime died. So they had to edit the curse word out, it's probably the version they showed.
jignat
I watched the movie on the Hub today, but I was wondering what version of the movie this was.
There was an extra narration by Victor Caroli before the "it is 2005" speech and also at the end about optimus returning before the end credits began.
I have the 2006 US Sony DVD, and the old Rhino DVd and I never heard this before.
Thanks
EnergonWaffles
Does the Hub have the rights to show those?
Edit: Very disappointing no preview was shown.
optimusmegas
and that's why a single transformer movie made more than both gi joe movies combined…he's soooooooooo bad at what he does
Afterburner
Bunch of idiots. If all you ever knew was Hasbro, you'd think running anything simple is the hardest thing ever to do. You'd think no promise was ever kept.
Amazing they can run a business. Maybe they can't?
Goldenclaw55
You got me…
The Iron Magnus
The gifer strikes again!
that smile seems pretty trolly.
Goldenclaw55
I was on the Hub's facebook and on the post to page, it's filled with people asking why we didn't get the preview
TheSoundwave
I was suspicious of that preview thing ever since it was announced. Seemed like another "Cybertron Monday" or "Trailer Tuesday".
Goldenclaw55
Goldenclaw55
I agree, I mean at least they apologized for cybertron Monday. You'd think they would learn from their mistakes, and give us a heads up this time.
The Iron Magnus
Tell that to your sig…