Transformers: Rescue Bots (or simply Rescue Bots) is an American animated series airing on The Hub and aimed at a younger generation of Transformers fans based on toy manufacturer Hasbro's Transformers franchise. Rescue Bots is the successor of Transformers: Robot Heroes and is based on the same concept as the Marvel Superhero Adventures and Star Wars Jedi Force franchises, it also has similar traits to Mattel's toyline, Rescue Heroes. Rescue Bots mainly focuses on educating children regarding hazards and safety.
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| Based on | Transformers by Hasbro |
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| Opening theme | "Transformers: Rescue Bots (Main Title)" performed by Josh Ramsay |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 104 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producers | Jeff Kline (season 1) Brian Hohlfeld (seasons 2–4) Frank Molieri (seasons 2–4)[1] Nicole Dubuc (season 4) Stephen Davis For DHX Media: Kirsten Newlands (S3–4) |
| Producer | Judge Plummer (Seasons 3-4) |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Release | December 17, 2011 – October 22, 2016 |
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The original main group of Autobots who take part in Rescue Bots are Chase, Heatwave, Blades and Boulder.[2]
Relating to other Transformers series/continuities, Rescue Bots features human and Autobot allies as well as a toy line.
The original toy line and the storybook series features the team of Chief Charlie Burns (Optimus Prime's and Hoist's partner), an adult Cody Burns (Heatwave's partner), Sawyer Storm (Blades' and Medix' Partner), Walker Cleveland (Boulder's partner), Billy Blastoff and Jack "Hunter" Tracker (Chase's partners), and Axel Frazier (Bumblebee's partner).
The TV series features Chief Charlie Burns (Chase's partner), Cody Burns as a child (Optimus Prime's and Salvage's partner), Dani Burns (Blades's partner), Kade Burns (Heatwave's partner), and Graham Burns (Boulder's partner), as well as Doc Greene and Francine Greene as supporting characters (who later in the series become temporary partners to the Autobot High Tide). Season 1 is available for streaming via Netflix. Hasbro has also made seasons 1–3 available digitally on iTunes and on YouTube through a paid subscription.
The trailer for the fourth season was released on January 22, 2016 which shows an older Cody Burns and a female rescue bot named Quickshadow.[3][4] Season 4 first aired on April 23, 2016 and ended on October 22, 2016, lasted for four years.[5] 104 episodes have been produced.[6] As of its fourth season, Rescue Bots is the longest-running Transformers series, surpassing The Transformers, which aired for 98 episodes.
On June 6, 2017, it was announced that the series had ended production and would be succeeded by Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy.[7] None of the cast members reprised their roles in the series.
Synopsis
editSet on the fictional island of Griffin Rock somewhere off the coast of Maine, the Rescue Bots (a group of Autobots designed for rescue missions) named Heatwave, Boulder, Blades, and Chase respond to Optimus Prime's message for any active Autobots in outer space to come to Earth. Coming out of a long stasis, the Rescue Bots learned what became of Cybertron and that they are one of the only Rescue Bot teams remaining. Deeming them too valuable for them to join the fight against the Decepticons, Optimus Prime partners them with the Burns Family composed of first response rescuers. Together, they learn teamwork and heroism alongside their human friends as they deal with various disasters while also getting themselves familiar with Earth's cultures.[8][9]
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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| 1 | 26 | December 17, 2011 | August 18, 2012 | The Hub/Hub Network | |
| 2 | 24 | March 1, 2014 | August 2, 2014 | ||
| 3 | 28 | November 1, 2014 | June 13, 2015 | Discovery Family | |
| 4 | 26 | April 23, 2016 | October 22, 2016 | ||
Broadcast and release
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A television series was produced independently from the earlier released storybooks, set in the same story continuity as Transformers: Prime[10] and Transformers Robots in Disguise with occasional crossovers. The show aired on Hasbro's and Discovery's television network, Discovery Family.[11] Rescue Bots is developed for television by Nicole Dubuc, Brian Hohlfeld, and Jeff Kline.[8] The series had a sneak peek on December 17, 2011, and officially premiered on February 18, 2012.[8][12] It premiered on Discovery Kids in India.
Home video release
editShout! Factory have released several DVDs in the US, featuring random episodes:
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| Roll To The Rescue[13] | October 2, 2012 |
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| Energize[14] | June 11, 2013 |
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| Griffin Rock Rescue[15] | October 22, 2013 |
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| Heroes on the Scene[16] | March 18, 2014 |
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| Mystery Rescue[17] | September 2, 2014 |
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| Jurassic Adventure[18] | February 10, 2015 |
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| Return of the Heroes[19] | May 12, 2015 |
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| Dinobots[20] | August 25, 2015 |
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| Adventures in Time and Space[21] | February 23, 2016 |
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| Heroes of Tech[22] | June 21, 2016 |
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| Battle for Justice[23] | October 25, 2016 |
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| Protect and Explore[24] | February 21, 2017 |
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| Rescue Family[25] | June 20, 2017 |
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| Outdoor Adventures[26] | January 30, 2018 |
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| Team Rescue Bots![27] | May 22, 2018 |
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Beyond Home Entertainment have released the first two seasons on DVD in Australia:
| Title | Release Date | Episodes |
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| V1: Hot Shots[28] | November 6, 2013 |
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| V2: Cody on Patrol[29] | November 6, 2013 |
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| V3: Return of the Dino Bot[30] | February 5, 2014 |
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| V4: Bumblebee to the Rescue[31] | June 4, 2014 |
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| V5: Bot to the Future[32] | January 2, 2015 |
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| Season 2 V1: Serve and Protect[33] | March 2, 2015 |
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| Season 2 V2: Space Bots[34] | June 3, 2015 |
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| Season 2 V3: Bots and Robbers[35] | August 5, 2015 |
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| Season 2 V4: Rise of the Heroes[36] | December 2, 2015 |
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| Season 3 V1: Land Before Prime[37] | April 1, 2016 |
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| Season 3 V2: Bot-Tastic Voyage[38] | July 1, 2016 |
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Miracle Media in the United Kingdom have rights for the first two seasons through Region 2, including most of Western Europe and the Middle East.
References
edit- ^ Dubuc, Nicole (March 20, 2014). "No, Jeff is on other Hub shows now. We miss him, but @BHohlfeld and Frank Molieri are kickin' hiney as the current EPs.!". Retrieved April 20, 2014.
- ^ TFW2005 Exclusive Transformers: Rescue Bots Concept Art, TFW 2005, February 19, 2011
- ^ "Transformers: Rescue Bots - Season 4 TRAILER". Hasbro Studios Shorts. January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
- ^ "Hasbro Toy Fair 2016 Sneak Peek - Titans Return, RID And Rescue Bots - Transformers News - TFW2005". news.tfw2005.com. 12 February 2016.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots Season 4 Air Dates Revealed - Transformers News - TFW2005". news.tfw2005.com. 18 March 2016.
- ^ Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 58. ISBN 9781476672939.
- ^ "Boulder Media Announces Plans To Open Second Studio Space in Dublin - Film - News - Hot Press". Hot Press - Music News, Reviews, Interviews plus Pop Culture and Politics.
- ^ a b c Tformers.com. "Transformers Rescue Bots Sneak Peek Saturday December 17 2011 - Voice Actors Revealed!". tformers.com.
- ^ Transformers: New "Rescue Bots" Animated Series Coming, IGN, March 25, 2011
- ^ "Steve Blum and Jeff Kline talk Rescue Bots & Transformers Prime - Transformers News - TFW2005". news.tfw2005.com. 6 February 2012.
- ^ The Hub Television Network Unveils Robust 2011-12 Program Schedule, Building Success as Destination for Kids and Their Families, Business Wire, March 24, 2011
- ^ Jamieson, Darren (January 13, 2012). "A crunch day for Hasbro Studios as Transformers Rescue bots debuts". TheTransformers.net. Retrieved January 13, 2012.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Roll To The Rescue - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Energize - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com. Archived from the original on 2014-06-24. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Griffin Rock Rescue - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-03. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Heroes On The Scene - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Mystery Rescue - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com. Archived from the original on 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Jurassic Adventure - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Return Of The Heroes - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Dinobots! - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com. Archived from the original on 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Adventures In Time And Space - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Heroes Of Tech - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Bots' Battle For Justice - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Protect And Explore - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Rescue Family - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Outdoor Adventures - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Team Rescue Bots! - DVD - Shout! Factory". www.shoutfactory.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Hot Shots". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Cody On Patrol". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Return of the Dino Bot". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers: Rescue Bots Bumblebee to the Rescue". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Bot To The Future". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Serve and Protect". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots Space Bots". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2017-03-31. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Beyond Home Entertainment | Beyond Home Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ^ "Beyond Home Entertainment | Beyond Home Entertainment". Archived from the original on 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Land Before Prime". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Transformers Rescue Bots: Bot-Tastic Voyage". Beyond Home Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2018-05-13. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
