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==Development==
==Development==
'''Power of the Primes''' was first announced on November 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |title='Transformers' Unveils Endgame in Its 'Prime Wars Trilogy' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-unveils-endgame-prime-wars-trilogy-950981 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=February 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010849/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-unveils-endgame-prime-wars-trilogy-950981 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Sokol |first1=Tony |title=Machinima And Hasbro Team to Continue Transformers Animated Web Series |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/prime-wars-trilogy/260322/machinima-and-hasbro-team-to-continue-transformers-animated-web-series |website=Den of Geek! |publisher=[[Dennis Publishing]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228093611/http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/prime-wars-trilogy/260322/machinima-and-hasbro-team-to-continue-transformers-animated-web-series |archive-date=February 28, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hasbro]] announced that it would once again partner with [[Machinima, Inc.|Machinima]]—after having previously worked with them on the animated [[web television|web series]] adaptation of ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars]]''—to produce the adaptations for ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trumbore |first1=Dave |title=‘Transformers’ Animated Web Series ‘The Prime Wars Trilogy’ to Continue on Machinima |url=https://collider.com/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-web-series/ |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Verizon Hearst Media Partners|Complex Media]] |access-date=February 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010840/http://collider.com/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-web-series/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> Eric Calderon, [[showrunner]] of ''Combiner Wars'', was confirmed to have returned for both ''Titans Return'' and ''Power of the Primes''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Hipes |first1=Patrick |title=Machinima & Hasbro Reteam To Develop Final Two Transformers Prime War Trilogy Chapters |url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-set-titans-return-power-of-the-primes-machinima-1201861119/ |magazine=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010826/http://deadline.com/2016/11/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-set-titans-return-power-of-the-primes-machinima-1201861119/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
''Power of the Primes'' was first announced on November 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |title='Transformers' Unveils Endgame in Its 'Prime Wars Trilogy' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-unveils-endgame-prime-wars-trilogy-950981 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=February 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010849/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-unveils-endgame-prime-wars-trilogy-950981 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Sokol |first1=Tony |title=Machinima And Hasbro Team to Continue Transformers Animated Web Series |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/prime-wars-trilogy/260322/machinima-and-hasbro-team-to-continue-transformers-animated-web-series |website=Den of Geek! |publisher=[[Dennis Publishing]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228093611/http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/prime-wars-trilogy/260322/machinima-and-hasbro-team-to-continue-transformers-animated-web-series |archive-date=February 28, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hasbro]] announced that it would once again partner with [[Machinima, Inc.|Machinima]]—after having previously worked with them on the animated [[web television|web series]] adaptation of ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars]]''—to produce the adaptations for ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Power of the Primes]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trumbore |first1=Dave |title='Transformers' Animated Web Series 'The Prime Wars Trilogy' to Continue on Machinima |url=https://collider.com/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-web-series/ |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Verizon Hearst Media Partners|Complex Media]] |access-date=February 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010840/http://collider.com/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-web-series/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> Eric Calderon, [[showrunner]] of ''Combiner Wars'', was confirmed to have returned for both ''Titans Return'' and ''Power of the Primes''.<ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Hipes |first1=Patrick |title=Machinima & Hasbro Reteam To Develop Final Two Transformers Prime War Trilogy Chapters |url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-set-titans-return-power-of-the-primes-machinima-1201861119/ |magazine=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010826/http://deadline.com/2016/11/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-set-titans-return-power-of-the-primes-machinima-1201861119/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>


In January 2017, Hasbro created a poll allowing fans to vote which Transformer will become the next Prime. The vote occurred in two stages. During the first, fans voted for the leaders of three different personality factions; honor, order and chaos. Honor was represented by [[Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus]] and Hound; Order by [[Megatron]], [[List of Transformers: Victory characters|Star Saber]] and [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]] and Chaos by Thunderwing, [[Optimus Primal]] and an Unknown Evil ([[List of Transformers: Victory characters|Deathsaurus]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=Transformers Fans Are Voting For The Next Leader Of Cybertron |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/transformers-fans-are-voting-for-the-next-leader-of-cybertron/ |website=[[Kotaku|Kotaku Australia]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227131532/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/transformers-fans-are-voting-for-the-next-leader-of-cybertron/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=January 27, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The winners of the first round were Ultra Magnus, Star Saber and Optimus Primal, advancing into the second round alongside the Unknown Evil as a [[wild card (sports)|wildcard]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=One Of These Four Transformers Will Be The Next Leader Of Cybertron |url=https://kotaku.com/one-of-these-four-transformers-will-be-the-next-leader-1791693973 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227131542/https://kotaku.com/one-of-these-four-transformers-will-be-the-next-leader-1791693973 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=January 27, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The poll ended a month later on February 18, and Optimus Primal was chosen as the next Prime.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=The Next Leader Of Cybertron Is A Total Beast |url=https://kotaku.com/the-next-leader-of-cybertron-is-a-total-beast-1792517540 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227132505/https://kotaku.com/the-next-leader-of-cybertron-is-a-total-beast-1792517540 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=February 18, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
In January 2017, Hasbro created a poll allowing fans to vote which Transformer will become the next Prime. The vote occurred in two stages. During the first, fans voted for the leaders of three different personality factions: honor, order, and chaos. Honor was represented by [[Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus]], and Hound; Order by [[Megatron]], [[List of Transformers: Victory characters|Star Saber]], and [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]]; and Chaos by Thunderwing, [[Optimus Primal]], and an Unknown Evil ([[List of Transformers: Victory characters|Deathsaurus]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=Transformers Fans Are Voting For The Next Leader Of Cybertron |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/transformers-fans-are-voting-for-the-next-leader-of-cybertron/ |website=[[Kotaku|Kotaku Australia]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227131532/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/transformers-fans-are-voting-for-the-next-leader-of-cybertron/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=January 27, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The winners of the first round were Ultra Magnus, Star Saber and Optimus Primal, advancing into the second round alongside the Unknown Evil as a [[wild card (sports)|wildcard]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=One Of These Four Transformers Will Be The Next Leader Of Cybertron |url=https://kotaku.com/one-of-these-four-transformers-will-be-the-next-leader-1791693973 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227131542/https://kotaku.com/one-of-these-four-transformers-will-be-the-next-leader-1791693973 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=January 27, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The poll ended a month later on February 18, and Optimus Primal was chosen as the next Prime.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=The Next Leader Of Cybertron Is A Total Beast |url=https://kotaku.com/the-next-leader-of-cybertron-is-a-total-beast-1792517540 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227132505/https://kotaku.com/the-next-leader-of-cybertron-is-a-total-beast-1792517540 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=February 18, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>


At the 2017 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] on July 20, Hasbro revealed during their panel some of the figures of the toyline.<ref name = "SDCC">{{cite web|last1=Sheehan |first1=Gavin |title=Megatron Takes Over The Hasbro Transformers Panel, Shows Us New Figures |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/07/20/megatron-takes-hasbro-transformers-panel-shows-us-new-figures/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |publisher=[[Avatar Press]]|access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227133337/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/07/20/megatron-takes-hasbro-transformers-panel-shows-us-new-figures/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=July 20, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The figures shown were those of Liege Maximo, Dreadwind, Blackwing, [[Starscream]], [[Jazz (Transformers)|Jazz]] and [[Rodimus|Rodimus Prime]].<ref name = "SDCC"/> During Hasbro's first [[HasCon]] fan convention in September, the new Combiner Volcanicus was revealed. The combiner is composed of the five Dinobots: [[Grimlock]], Slug, Sludge, [[Snarl (Transformers)|Snarl]] and Swoop.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=Transformers' Dinobots Finally Combine To Form A Giant Robot |url=https://kotaku.com/transformers-dinobots-finally-combine-to-form-a-giant-r-1806035258 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227133800/https://kotaku.com/transformers-dinobots-finally-combine-to-form-a-giant-r-1806035258 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=September 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Arrant |first1=Chris |title=Meet Transformers' New Dinobot Combiner, Volcanicus |url=https://www.newsarama.com/36354-meet-transformers-new-dinobot-combiner-volcanicus.html |work=[[Newsarama]] |publisher=[[Purch Group]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227133849/https://www.newsarama.com/36354-meet-transformers-new-dinobot-combiner-volcanicus.html |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=September 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
At the 2017 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] on July 20, Hasbro revealed during their panel some of the figures of the toyline.<ref name = "SDCC">{{cite web|last1=Sheehan |first1=Gavin |title=Megatron Takes Over The Hasbro Transformers Panel, Shows Us New Figures |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/07/20/megatron-takes-hasbro-transformers-panel-shows-us-new-figures/ |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |publisher=[[Avatar Press]]|access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227133337/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/07/20/megatron-takes-hasbro-transformers-panel-shows-us-new-figures/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=July 20, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The figures shown were those of Liege Maximo, Dreadwind, Blackwing, [[Starscream]], [[Jazz (Transformers)|Jazz]] and [[Rodimus|Rodimus Prime]].<ref name = "SDCC"/> During Hasbro's first [[HasCon]] fan convention in September, the new Combiner Volcanicus was revealed. The combiner is composed of the five Dinobots: [[Grimlock]], Slug, Sludge, [[Snarl (Transformers)|Snarl]] and Swoop.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=Transformers' Dinobots Finally Combine To Form A Giant Robot |url=https://kotaku.com/transformers-dinobots-finally-combine-to-form-a-giant-r-1806035258 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227133800/https://kotaku.com/transformers-dinobots-finally-combine-to-form-a-giant-r-1806035258 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=September 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Arrant |first1=Chris |title=Meet Transformers' New Dinobot Combiner, Volcanicus |url=https://www.newsarama.com/36354-meet-transformers-new-dinobot-combiner-volcanicus.html |work=[[Newsarama]] |publisher=[[Purch Group]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227133849/https://www.newsarama.com/36354-meet-transformers-new-dinobot-combiner-volcanicus.html |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=September 13, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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==Animated web series==
==Animated web series==
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| name = Transformers: Power of the Primes
| image = Transformers_Power_of_the_Primes,_official_poster,_Hasbro_and_Machinima,_Feb_2018.jpg
| image = Transformers_Power_of_the_Primes,_official_poster,_Hasbro_and_Machinima,_Feb_2018.jpg
| caption = Official teaser poster featuring [[Optimus Primal]]
| caption = Official teaser poster featuring [[Optimus Primal]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| genre = [[Science fiction]]
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Transformers]]''|[[Hasbro]] and [[Takara Tomy]]}}
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Transformers]]''|[[Hasbro]] and [[Takara Tomy]]}}
| developer = F.J. DeSanto<br />[[Adam Beechen]]<br /> Jamie Iracleanos
| developer = F.J. DeSanto<br />[[Adam Beechen]]<br /> Jamie Iracleanos
| writer = F.J. DeSanto<br />Adam Beechen<br />Jamie Iracleanos
| writer = F.J. DeSanto<br />Adam Beechen<br />Jamie Iracleanos
| director = Yuzo Sato
| director = Yuzo Sato
| voices = {{Plainlist|
| voices = {{Plainlist|
* [[Gregg Berger]]
* [[Gregg Berger]]
* [[Mark Hamill]]
* [[Mark Hamill]]
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* [[Ron Perlman]]
* [[Ron Perlman]]
* [[Mikey Way]]
* [[Mikey Way]]
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| runtime = 10–12 minutes
| company = [[Machinima, Inc.]]<br />[[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]]<br />[[Tatsunoko Production]]
| distributor = Machinima, Inc. (formerly)<br />[[Otter Media]] (currently)
| network = [[go90]] (U.S.)<br />[[Tumblr]] (worldwide)
| first_aired = {{start date|2018|5|1}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2018|7|3}}
| preceded_by = ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]''
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'''''Transformers: Power of the Primes''''' is an animated [[Web series|web series]] series developed by F.J. DeSanto, [[Adam Beechen]] and Jamie Iracleanos, and produced by [[Machinima, Inc.]] and [[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]], with the animation provided by [[Tatsunoko Production]]. It is the final installment of the ''[[Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', and the direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]''. The series premiered on May 1, 2018 in the [[United States]] on [[go90]], and on [[Tumblr]] internationally
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In the aftermath of the Titans' conflict that concluded with [[Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime's]] death, the rest of the Transformers must stand together in order to stop [[Fallen (Transformers)|Megatronus]] from wiping out their species forever. During their search for the Requiem Blaster, more mysteries about Cybertron's past will be uncovered, and a new Prime will be chosen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/17/ron-perlman-mark-hamill-transformers-power-primes/|title=First Teaser Poster for Transformers: Power of the Primes|website=[[Bleeding Cool]]|date=February 17, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2018}}</ref>
| country = United States<br>Japan

| language = English
=== Development ===
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The series was first announced on November 29, 2016 as the final installment of the ''[[Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy|Prime Wars Trilogy]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |title='Transformers' Unveils Endgame in Its 'Prime Wars Trilogy' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-unveils-endgame-prime-wars-trilogy-950981 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=February 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010849/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/transformers-unveils-endgame-prime-wars-trilogy-950981 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Sokol |first1=Tony |title=Machinima And Hasbro Team to Continue Transformers Animated Web Series |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/prime-wars-trilogy/260322/machinima-and-hasbro-team-to-continue-transformers-animated-web-series |website=Den of Geek! |publisher=[[Dennis Publishing]] |access-date=March 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228093611/http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/prime-wars-trilogy/260322/machinima-and-hasbro-team-to-continue-transformers-animated-web-series |archive-date=February 28, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Hasbro]] announced that it would once again partner with [[Machinima, Inc.|Machinima]]—after having previously worked with them on the animated [[web television|web series]] adaptation of ''[[Transformers: Combiner Wars]]''—to produce the adaptations for ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]'' and ''Transformers: Power of the Primes''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trumbore |first1=Dave |title='Transformers' Animated Web Series 'The Prime Wars Trilogy' to Continue on Machinima |url=https://collider.com/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-web-series/ |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |publisher=[[Verizon Hearst Media Partners|Complex Media]] |access-date=February 28, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010840/http://collider.com/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-web-series/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref> Eric Calderon, [[showrunner]] of ''Combiner Wars'', was confirmed to return for both ''Titans Return'' and ''Power of the Primes''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hipes |first1=Patrick |title=Machinima & Hasbro Reteam To Develop Final Two Transformers Prime War Trilogy Chapters |url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-set-titans-return-power-of-the-primes-machinima-1201861119/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |publisher=[[Penske Media Corporation]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227010826/http://deadline.com/2016/11/transformers-prime-wars-trilogy-set-titans-return-power-of-the-primes-machinima-1201861119/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=November 29, 2016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
| num_episodes = 10
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer =
| runtime = 10–12 minutes
| company = [[Machinima, Inc.]]<br />[[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]]<br />[[Tatsunoko Production]]
| network = [[go90]] (U.S.)<br />[[Tumblr]] (worldwide)
| first_aired = {{start date|2018|5|1}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2018|7|3}}
| related = ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]''<br/>''[[Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy]]''
| image_upright = 0.8
}}
'''''Transformers: Power of the Primes''''' is an animated web series developed by F.J. DeSanto, [[Adam Beechen]] and Jamie Iracleanos, and produced by [[Machinima, Inc.]] and [[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]], with the animation provided by [[Tatsunoko Production]]. It is the final installment of the ''[[Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy]]'' series, being the direct sequel to ''[[Transformers: Titans Return]]''. The series premiered on May 1, 2018 in the [[United States]] on [[go90]], and on [[Tumblr]] internationally.


In the aftermath of the Titans' conflict that concluded with [[Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime's]] death, [[Megatron]] and the rest of the Transformers must stand together in order to stop [[Megatron|Megatronus]] from wiping out their species forever. During their search for the Requiem Blaster, more mysteries about Cybertron's past will be uncovered, and a new Prime will be chosen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/17/ron-perlman-mark-hamill-transformers-power-primes/|title=First Teaser Poster for Transformers: Power of the Primes|website=[[Bleeding Cool]]|date=February 17, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2018}}</ref>
In January 2017, Hasbro created a poll allowing fans to vote which Transformer will become the next Prime. The vote occurred in two stages. During the first, fans voted for the leaders of three different personality factions; honor, order and chaos. Honor was represented by [[Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus]] and Hound; Order by [[Megatron]], [[List of Transformers: Victory characters|Star Saber]] and [[Shockwave (Transformers)|Shockwave]] and Chaos by Thunderwing, [[Optimus Primal]] and an Unknown Evil ([[List of Transformers: Victory characters|Deathsaurus]]).<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=Transformers Fans Are Voting For The Next Leader Of Cybertron |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/transformers-fans-are-voting-for-the-next-leader-of-cybertron/ |website=[[Kotaku|Kotaku Australia]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227131532/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/transformers-fans-are-voting-for-the-next-leader-of-cybertron/ |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=January 27, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> The winners of the first round were Ultra Magnus, Star Saber and Optimus Primal, advancing into the second round alongside the Unknown Evil as a [[wild card (sports)|wildcard]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=One Of These Four Transformers Will Be The Next Leader Of Cybertron |url=https://kotaku.com/one-of-these-four-transformers-will-be-the-next-leader-1791693973 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227131542/https://kotaku.com/one-of-these-four-transformers-will-be-the-next-leader-1791693973 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=January 27, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> The poll about a month later on February 18 with Optimus Primal being chosen to become the next Prime.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fahey |first1=Mike |title=The Next Leader Of Cybertron Is A Total Beast |url=https://kotaku.com/the-next-leader-of-cybertron-is-a-total-beast-1792517540 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Univision Communications]] |access-date=March 1, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227132505/https://kotaku.com/the-next-leader-of-cybertron-is-a-total-beast-1792517540 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |date=February 18, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Casting ===
=== Casting ===
On January 9, 2018, it was announced that [[Mark Hamill]], who had previously voiced [[Fallen (Transformers)|Megatronus]] in ''Transformers: Titans Return'', would resume his role for ''Transformers: Power of the Primes''. It was also confirmed that [[Ron Perlman]] would voice [[Optimus Primal]], after the character was voted by fans to become the next Prime, while [[Gregg Berger]] also reprised his role as [[Grimlock]] in addition to Volcanicus, the combined robot form of the five Dinobots.<ref name = "Casting">{{cite web|last1=McMillan |first1=Graeme |title=Mark Hamill, Ron Perlman Join 'Transformers' Animated Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-transformers-animated-series-1073130 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202234409/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-transformers-animated-series-1073130 |archive-date=February 2, 2018 |date=January 9, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Other voice actors include [[Jaime King]], [[Mikey Way]], [[Peter Cullen]], and [[Samoa Joe]].<ref name = "Casting"/> [[Judd Nelson]], [[Kari Wahlgren]] and [[Wil Wheaton]] also reprised their roles.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Josh |title=Mark Hamill and Ron Perlman join voice cast of upcoming Transformers animated miniseries |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-voice-cast-transformers-miniseries |publisher=[[Syfy]] |access-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109233546/http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-voice-cast-transformers-miniseries |archive-date=January 9, 2018 |date=January 9, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>
On January 9, 2018, it was announced that [[Mark Hamill]], who had previously voiced Megatronus in ''Transformers: Titans Return'', would resume his role for ''Transformers: Power of the Primes''. It was also confirmed that [[Ron Perlman]] would voice [[Optimus Primal]], after the character was voted by fans to become the next Prime, while [[Gregg Berger]] also reprised his role as [[Grimlock]] in addition to Volcanicus, the combined robot form of the five Dinobots.<ref name = "Casting">{{cite web|last1=McMillan |first1=Graeme |title=Mark Hamill, Ron Perlman Join 'Transformers' Animated Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-transformers-animated-series-1073130 |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180202234409/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-transformers-animated-series-1073130 |archive-date=February 2, 2018 |date=January 9, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Other voice actors include [[Jaime King]], [[Mikey Way]], [[Peter Cullen]], and [[Samoa Joe]].<ref name = "Casting"/> [[Judd Nelson]], [[Kari Wahlgren]] and [[Wil Wheaton]] also reprised their roles.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Josh |title=Mark Hamill and Ron Perlman join voice cast of upcoming Transformers animated miniseries |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-voice-cast-transformers-miniseries |publisher=[[Syfy]] |access-date=March 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109233546/http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/mark-hamill-ron-perlman-join-voice-cast-transformers-miniseries |archive-date=January 9, 2018 |date=January 9, 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>


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==== Voice cast ====
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The series features returning actors and newcomers as part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/mark-hamill-and-ron-perlman-join-machinima-hasbros-transformers-prime-wars-trilogy/|title=Mark Hamill And Ron Perlman Join Machinima/Hasbro's Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy|website=lrmonline.com|date=January 9, 2018|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref>
The series features returning actors and newcomers as part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/mark-hamill-and-ron-perlman-join-machinima-hasbros-transformers-prime-wars-trilogy/|title=Mark Hamill And Ron Perlman Join Machinima/Hasbro's Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy|website=lrmonline.com|date=January 9, 2018|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref>


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Power of the Primes
TypeAction figure
CompanyHasbro
CountryUnited States
SloganAnything is possible and everything is at stake when the power of the Primes is unleashed!
Official website

Power of the Primes is the third and final installment of the Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy, a toyline and transmedia series created by Hasbro as part of the Transformers franchise. It consists of the toy line, as well as the animated web series of the same name.

Development of the franchise began in November 2016 with the announcement of an animated web series by Machinima, based on the upcoming toyline. In January 2017, Hasbro held a fan-vote to decide which character would become the next Prime in the franchise. In February, it was decided that Optimus Primal would become the next Prime.

Development

Power of the Primes was first announced on November 29, 2016.[1][2] Hasbro announced that it would once again partner with Machinima—after having previously worked with them on the animated web series adaptation of Transformers: Combiner Wars—to produce the adaptations for Transformers: Titans Return and Transformers: Power of the Primes.[3] Eric Calderon, showrunner of Combiner Wars, was confirmed to have returned for both Titans Return and Power of the Primes.[4]

In January 2017, Hasbro created a poll allowing fans to vote which Transformer will become the next Prime. The vote occurred in two stages. During the first, fans voted for the leaders of three different personality factions: honor, order, and chaos. Honor was represented by Arcee, Ultra Magnus, and Hound; Order by Megatron, Star Saber, and Shockwave; and Chaos by Thunderwing, Optimus Primal, and an Unknown Evil (Deathsaurus).[5] The winners of the first round were Ultra Magnus, Star Saber and Optimus Primal, advancing into the second round alongside the Unknown Evil as a wildcard.[6] The poll ended a month later on February 18, and Optimus Primal was chosen as the next Prime.[7]

At the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, Hasbro revealed during their panel some of the figures of the toyline.[8] The figures shown were those of Liege Maximo, Dreadwind, Blackwing, Starscream, Jazz and Rodimus Prime.[8] During Hasbro's first HasCon fan convention in September, the new Combiner Volcanicus was revealed. The combiner is composed of the five Dinobots: Grimlock, Slug, Sludge, Snarl and Swoop.[9][10]

Controversy

In November 2017, a fan noticed that a tiny print found on the vehicle mode of Jazz featured scribbles that, when translated from the Cybertronian alphabet, read out "MAGA", which is an abbreviation for "Make America Great Again", the slogan of President Donald Trump.[11] Hasbro soon released a statement that the issue had been investigated and that a vendor had placed the acronym without authorization. The company also clarified that they are addressing the issue with the vendor and that they "do not intend for [their] products to carry political messages, apologiz[ing] to anyone who was offended by this message".[12]

Animated web series

Transformers: Power of the Primes
Official teaser poster featuring Optimus Primal
GenreScience fiction
Based onTransformers
by Hasbro and Takara Tomy
Developed byF.J. DeSanto
Adam Beechen
Jamie Iracleanos
Written byF.J. DeSanto
Adam Beechen
Jamie Iracleanos
Directed byYuzo Sato
Voices of
Country of originUnited States
Japan
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Running time10–12 minutes
Production companiesMachinima, Inc.
Hasbro Studios
Tatsunoko Production
Original release
Networkgo90 (U.S.)
Tumblr (worldwide)
ReleaseMay 1 (2018-05-01) –
July 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)
Related
Transformers: Titans Return
Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy

Transformers: Power of the Primes is an animated web series developed by F.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen and Jamie Iracleanos, and produced by Machinima, Inc. and Hasbro Studios, with the animation provided by Tatsunoko Production. It is the final installment of the Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy series, being the direct sequel to Transformers: Titans Return. The series premiered on May 1, 2018 in the United States on go90, and on Tumblr internationally.

In the aftermath of the Titans' conflict that concluded with Optimus Prime's death, Megatron and the rest of the Transformers must stand together in order to stop Megatronus from wiping out their species forever. During their search for the Requiem Blaster, more mysteries about Cybertron's past will be uncovered, and a new Prime will be chosen.[13]

Casting

On January 9, 2018, it was announced that Mark Hamill, who had previously voiced Megatronus in Transformers: Titans Return, would resume his role for Transformers: Power of the Primes. It was also confirmed that Ron Perlman would voice Optimus Primal, after the character was voted by fans to become the next Prime, while Gregg Berger also reprised his role as Grimlock in addition to Volcanicus, the combined robot form of the five Dinobots.[14] Other voice actors include Jaime King, Mikey Way, Peter Cullen, and Samoa Joe.[14] Judd Nelson, Kari Wahlgren and Wil Wheaton also reprised their roles.[15]

Voice cast

The series features returning actors and newcomers as part of the cast.[16]

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
191"The Swamp"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosMay 1, 2018 (2018-05-01)TBA
Megatronus hunts for the Requiem Blaster as we learn about its mysterious past. Elsewhere, Megatron and his team are also searching for the weapon, hoping to get to it first, when they encounter Grimlock and his fellow Dinobots.
202"Volcanicus"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosMay 8, 2018 (2018-05-08)TBA
Megatron awakens miles away to find a mysterious structure. Curious, he makes his way there, leaving his team to fend for themselves. Vulnerable without him, the team is on the brink of defeat at the hands of Volcanicus when another threat arrives hoping to destroy them.
213"Without Warning"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosMay 15, 2018 (2018-05-15)TBA
Still without Megatron, the team must now fend off both Volcanicus and Predaking. Meanwhile, Megatronus arrives at the Well of Sparks to forge a new device that will help him accomplish his nefarious plan.
224"Primal"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosMay 22, 2018 (2018-05-22)TBA
With our heroes cornered, Predaking demands Victorion hand over the Enigma of Combination while unaware that Megatronus took away the Enigma of Combination. Inside the mysterious dome, Megatron finds the Requiem Blaster, but is confronted by a mysterious figure guarding it.
235"Athenaeum Sanctorum"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosMay 29, 2018 (2018-05-29)TBA
Hot on the heels of our heroes, Overlord and Rodimus Cron confront the Dinobots and gain vital information as to the teams whereabouts. Meanwhile, the team learns the tragic fate of one of the Thirteen.
246"Countdown"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosJune 5, 2018 (2018-06-05)TBA
Overlord and Rodimus Cron finally confront the protagonists, while Optimus Primal makes a tough decision that changes the course of the battle. Alas, having found Megatron, Overlord is determined to get his revenge.
257"Consequences"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosJune 12, 2018 (2018-06-12)TBA
Megatron finally figures out Megatronus’ plan, but fears it may be too late to stop him when Megatronus arrives to claim the Requiem Blaster for himself.
268"Collision Course"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosJune 19, 2018 (2018-06-19)TBA
With the Requiem Blaster in his possession, Megatronus launches his now completed device, draining the sparks of Transformers everywhere. With their fate at risk, our heroes must fight Megatronus one last time.
279"Megatronus Unleashed"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosJune 26, 2018 (2018-06-26)TBA
To save their race, our heroes must destroy Megatronus’ machine, but first they must fend off a possessed Rodimus Cron.
2810"Saga's End"Yuzo SatoF.J. DeSanto, Adam Beechen, and Jamie IracleanosJuly 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)TBA
The final battle between Megatronus and the Transformers leads to unforeseen consequences that will have a startling impact on Cybertron and the entire universe.

Comic book

According to John Barber, editor of IDW Publishing,[17] the ongoing Transformers comics published by the company will not feature a crossover event based on Power of the Primes.[18][19] IDW had previously published crossover events based on Combiner Wars[20] and Titans Return.[21]

References

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  2. ^ Sokol, Tony (November 29, 2016). "Machinima And Hasbro Team to Continue Transformers Animated Web Series". Den of Geek!. Dennis Publishing. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  3. ^ Trumbore, Dave (November 29, 2016). "'Transformers' Animated Web Series 'The Prime Wars Trilogy' to Continue on Machinima". Collider. Complex Media. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Hipes, Patrick (November 29, 2016). "Machinima & Hasbro Reteam To Develop Final Two Transformers Prime War Trilogy Chapters". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  5. ^ Fahey, Mike (January 27, 2017). "Transformers Fans Are Voting For The Next Leader Of Cybertron". Kotaku Australia. Univision Communications. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
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  8. ^ a b Sheehan, Gavin (July 20, 2017). "Megatron Takes Over The Hasbro Transformers Panel, Shows Us New Figures". Bleeding Cool. Avatar Press. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
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  11. ^ Whitbrook, James (November 17, 2017). "Uh, Is This Transformers Toy a Trump Supporter?". io9, Gizmodo. Univision Communications. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  12. ^ Glass, Joe (November 18, 2017). "New Transformers Jazz Toy Seems To Support President Donald Trump". Bleeding Cool. Avatar Press. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "First Teaser Poster for Transformers: Power of the Primes". Bleeding Cool. February 17, 2018. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
  14. ^ a b McMillan, Graeme (January 9, 2018). "Mark Hamill, Ron Perlman Join 'Transformers' Animated Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  15. ^ Weiss, Josh (January 9, 2018). "Mark Hamill and Ron Perlman join voice cast of upcoming Transformers animated miniseries". Syfy. Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  16. ^ "Mark Hamill And Ron Perlman Join Machinima/Hasbro's Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy". lrmonline.com. January 9, 2018. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  17. ^ "IDW Welcomes John Barber as Senior Editor". Comic Book Resources. Valnet Inc. July 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  18. ^ Barber, John [@TheJohnBarber] (March 1, 2018). "I don't really know anything about POTP. At one time the TF comics were going to do a tie-in with the then-not-yet-named third Prime Wars thing, which worked out because RID/TF/OP had been building to the Onyx Prime story since issue, what, RID 28? Something like that" (Tweet). Retrieved March 8, 2018 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Barber, John [@TheJohnBarber] (March 1, 2018). "But somewhere along the line, the plan for an explicit, named, tie-in got dropped. The Onyx Prime story was always going to happen, though. Like, I pitched the storyline a loooooong time ago" (Tweet). Retrieved March 8, 2018 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "Transformers: Combiner Wars". IDW Publishing. August 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  21. ^ "Transformers: Titans Return". IDW Publishing. January 2017. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

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