Transformers: Beast Machines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
41) As of right now are any episodes completed (animated)?
Production is still in the early stages, but five scripts are done, with an additional four in various stages. What I *have* seen of the new production is mind-blowing, really exciting stuff!42) Will any of the characters from Beast Wars s1-3 who are NOT regulars on Beast Machines make appearances in the series? That is, assuming any actually live.
That's one of those "Only time can tell" kinds of questions. Let's just say that anybody who isn't around *will* be accounted for... one way or another!43) Will the transmetal technology still exist, or are you introducing something else?
We're moving beyond the Transmetal phase... for an all-new look.44) Will the toy line still be called "Beast Wars" or renamed Beast Machines?
Renamed "Beast Machines".45) What did you mean by the characters "sort of" having the ability to transform? They will still be robots in disguise, robots having the ability to Transform into something else, as the Transformers have always been, won't they?
Yes, absolutely. Sort of...46) Since the new show will be picked-up by Fox, does this mean that the show will have a higher budget than the syndicated Beast Wars?
The budgets will remain the same. But for this series, all new backgrounds, models, and animation will be employed taking advantage of the huuuuge technological breakthroughs that seem to happen on a minute by minute basis in computer animation. In short, expect this show to blow you away!47) Will we finally see some spectacular space combat on BM? Will part of BM actually take place in space?
Space battles is more the arena of War Planets (aka Shadow Raiders). Our show will feature more earthbound activity. Trust me: I looove space battles, and the stuff we have here won't leave you hungry for it!48) The original series of Transformers had HUGE Transformers, such as transformable bases, or combiner teams that merged into larger robots. Will these types of Transformers be in Beast Machines?
Huge Transformers, such as the ones in the original series, will be accounted for in our series.49) For Beast Machines, will the ultra-talented Susan Blu(Arcee's voice in the original TF series) continue to be the show's Voice Director?
I'm happy to report she's on board. I love Sue, with whom I've worked on Extreme Ghostbusters and Godzilla, and was delighted to find out that she was going to be part of the whole Beast Machines experience.50) Will there be any references to the Ark(Autobot ship that crashed on earth)? Season 3 is centered around the Ark.
Let's just say we haven't forgotten it, but it won't figure heavily in the new stories.51) How long will the pilot for Beast Machines be? 2 eps?
The pilot is a single episode that ties directly into episode 2 (as all of our stories interweave). Overall, each episode is meant to stand alone, although the odd 2- and 3-parter will arise.52) Will there be more than 2 factions on BM? Wouldn't it be cool if there was a third NEUTRAL faction?
I guess it would. But what would they do, stand around and *not* care which side wins? Or take sides and *become* heroes or villains? Anyway, no such factions factor into our new series.53) Will I have to sit through BW' full three seasons to understand BM, or is this the perfect time for new viewers to come on board? To the average viewer, will it be a different show (besides the name change)?
The new series is designed to be friendly to new viewers, who won't be lost by anything we're doing. At the same time, we're building on existing myths, so longtime fans won't be yawning their way through endless explanations of information they already know. This is designed to be a show that's fun for everybody, new viewers and longtime fans alike.54) How much will time travel play into these stories? Will it be set in one time only, or will the characters have the ability to go back in time? Or forward?
Time travel will not figure heavily into the framework of our stories (except for the last part of episode 26, wherein we go back in time and undo everything from before episode 1 in Beast Wars and beyond. Just kidding.)55) Will all the Transformers be able to fly like in the Decepticons in the original Transformers series, or will only a select few be able to like in Beast Wars?
You'll see. Let's just say, I really like heroes who fly, so even if some of our characters are earthbound, others will take to the sky.56) Will there be "activation codes" as there were in Beast Wars?
I guess so, but our guys have their hands full dealing with other issues right now.