With Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Chris Latta. Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the. Megatron was a gladiator from Tarn, who sought to turn Cybertron into a cosmic dreadnaught. To win his war for conquest, Megatrons Decepticons developed the art of. Transformers+G1+Ep3+0001.jpg' alt='Transformers G1 Episode 6' title='Transformers G1 Episode 6' />This article is about the cartoon series. For other uses of The Transformers, see Transformers disambiguation. The Transformers The Movie is a 1986 JapaneseAmerican animated science fiction action adventure film based on the animated television series by the same name, which. The Autobots also known as Cybertrons in Japan are the heroes in the Transformers toyline and related spinoff comics and cartoons. Their main leader is. AGO0.jpg' alt='Transformers G1 Episode 6' title='Transformers G1 Episode 6' />The Transformers The Movie Wikipedia. This article is about the animated film. For the 2. 00. 7 live action film, see Transformers film. The Transformers The Movie is a 1. Japanese American animatedscience fictionactionadventure film based on the animated television series by the same name, which in turn is based on the toy line of the same name created by Hasbro. It was released in North America on August 8, 1. United Kingdom on December 5, 1. It also marked the final roles for both Orson Welles, who died the year before its release. Set to a soundtrack of synth based incidental music and hard driving metal music, composed by Vince Di. Cola, the film has a decidedly darker tone than the television series, with detailed visuals in Toei Animations typical anime film styling. Optimus Prime sends an Autobot shuttle to Earths Autobot City for Energon supplies, but the Decepticons, led by Megatron, commandeer the ship and kill the crew, consisting of Ironhide, Ratchet, Prowl and Brawn. Travelling to Earth, the Decepticons attack Autobot City, slaughtering many Autobots and leaving only a small group alive including Hot Rod, Kup, Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Springer, Blurr, Perceptor, Blaster, and the human Daniel Witwicky. The next day, Optimus and the Dinobots arrive as reinforcements. Optimus single handedly defeats the Decepticons and engages Megatron in a climactic battle that leaves both of them mortally wounded. On his death bed, Optimus passes the Matrix of Leadership to Ultra Magnus, informing him that its power will light the Autobots darkest hour, and dies. Elsewhere, the Decepticons jettison their wounded from Astrotrain, including Megatron at the hands of his treacherous second in command Starscream. The wounded are found by Unicron, a gigantic sentient cyber planet who consumes other planets. Unicron offers Megatron a new body in exchange for destroying the Matrix, which has the ability to destroy him. Megatron agrees and is converted into Galvatron, gaining new troops from the other Decepticons present. Going to Cybertron, Galvatron crashes Starscreams coronation as Decepticon commander and destroys him, before travelling to Autobot City to eliminate Ultra Magnus. The surviving Autobots escape in separate shuttles which are damaged by the Decepticons and crash land on different planets. Hot Rod and Kup are taken prisoner by the Quintessons, multi faced tyrants who hold kangaroo courts and execute prisoners by feeding them to the Sharkticons. Hot Rod and Kup learn of Unicron from Kranix, a survivor of Lithone a planet devoured by Unicron. After Kranix is executed, Hot Rod and Kup escape their own trial, aided by the arrival of the Dinobots and the small Autobot Wheelie, who helps them find a ship to leave the planet. The other Autobots land on the Junk Planet, where Galvatron kills Ultra Magnus and seizes the Matrix, intending on using it to control Unicron. Watch AB Negative Full Movie. The Autobots reunite and befriend the local Junkions, led by Wreck Gar, who then rebuild Magnus. Learning Galvatron has the Matrix, the Autobots and Junkions fly to Cybertron, which Unicron, discovered to be a gigantic Transformer also now in robot form, begins to destroy. The Autobots crash their spaceship through Unicrons eye but are separated. Daniel rescues his father Spike and Jazz, Bumblebee, and Cliffjumper from being devoured. Hot Rod confronts Galvatron, who tries to form an alliance, but is forced into attacking Hot Rod by Unicron. Hot Rod obtains the Matrix, which converts him into Rodimus Prime, the Autobot that Optimus said would light their darkest hour. Rodimus tosses Galvatron into space and uses the Matrixs power to destroy Unicron from the inside. The Autobots celebrate the end of the war and the retaking of Cybertron, while Unicrons head begins to orbit the planet. Voice cast. Only with that consideration could I have freedom to change the storyline. Shortly before he died, he told his biographer, Barbara Leaming, I played the voice of a toy. I menace somebody called Something or other. Then Im destroyed. My plan to destroy Whoever it is is thwarted and I tear myself apart on the screen. Most of the Decepticons who were dead or dying are rebuilt by Unicron, and while Galvatron makes a few references implying he has Megatrons memories, it is less clear with Cyclonus and Scourge, as Bombshell or Skywarp and Thundercracker who became Scourge, are depicted as having grave markers in a subterranean Decepticon crypt on Cybertron in the episode. Shockwaves death was scripted but cut from the finished film. However, a rather different colored Shockwave makes a couple of appearances in the season premiere sequel. Mirage was killed by Megatron in the original script, while Trailbreakers lifeless corpse was meant to be seen as the Deceptions retreat from the battle, but both scenes were later cut. Dirge, Thrust, and Ramjet were seen being killed by Unicron on screen but appeared in later episodes. One of the Sweeps did die by the hands of Grimlocks fire breath attack over Autobot City but it is unclear which character died. One of the intentions of the film was to rid the Transformers cartoon universe of the majority of characters from Seasons 1 and 2. Story consultant Flint Dille elaborated In the next season 3, we were going to have all these new characters, and people are going to be wondering what happened to the old characters that they liked so much. What we knew, in a business sense, is that they had been discontinued, because they were the 1. So, we had this one scene where the Autobots basically had to run through a gauntlet of Decepticons. Which basically wiped out the entire 8. So, whoever wasnt discontinued, stumbled to the end. That scene didnt make it into the finished movie. But if you think kids were locking themselves in the bedroom over Optimus Prime, basically in that scene they wouldve seen their entire toy collection wiped out. Joe The Movie. The writers of G. I. Joe The Movie film asked for permission from Hasbro to kill the Duke character. Hasbro not only approved the request but insisted that the writers of The Transformers The Movie adopt the same fate for Optimus Prime. Joe to make changes so that Duke simply ended up in a coma from which he eventually awoke. Due to the negative reaction concerning Optimus Primes death, the staff of the television series went back into production to create the two part episode. The story, which concerns Optimus Prime being brought back to life to help combat a hate virus that threatens the entire universe, was promoted every day on the series in the two week period before the episodes premiered. Release. It opened in 1. About Last Night which had been in theaters for six weeks at the time. The films final box office gross was 5,8. Joe The Movie a direct to video release instead of theatrical, as well as scrap a Jem film then in development. However, Transformers has become a cult classic. The feature was vertically cropped to widescreen dimensions for theatrical showings and released in fullscreen on home video and DVD. The 2. 0th anniversary DVD released by Sony in 2. The extras include many of the extras that were contained on the. The second disc contains interviews with Peter Cullen and Flint Dille. Factory released a 3. Blu ray and DVD on September 1. The film has an average rating of 5 out of 1. The good guys beat the bad guys, and no one we care about is harmed in the processthe movie hasnt succeeded in making us care about anyone. Contrast that with Michael Bays vision, where the robots basically abandon their transforming skills to have endless, violent punch outs that annihilate cities. Bays films show the action as a junkyard orgy. The 8. 6 offering slows down to allow for actors like Leonard Nimoy and, yes, even Orson Welles to give actual performances. Fans of Michael Bays Transformers movies are free to enjoy them. But theyll never top the gravity and excitement of The Transformers The Movie. List of The Transformers TV series characters. This is a list of characters from The Transformers TV series. Autobots. Their main leader is Optimus Prime, but other. They are constantly at war with the Decepticons. Feels his role is the protection of all life, including Earth life. Fights unceasingly to defeat the Decepticons. Splits into three autonomous modules 1 Optimus Prime. Injury to one module is felt by the other two. Bumblebee. 19. 79 VW Beetle. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1Was rebuilt into Goldbug in The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2 and last appeared in The Rebirth Part 3 as an animation error. Dan Gilvezan. Reformed as Goldbug. Small, eager and brave, Bumblebee acts as a messenger and spy. Due to his small size, he dares to go where others cant and wont. He idolizes the bigger Autobots, especially Optimus Prime and Prowl, and strives to be accepted. He is the most energy efficient and has the best vision of all the Autobots. He can go underwater for reconnaissance and salvage missions. Although physically the weakest Autobot, his stealth more than compensates for this inadequacy. This battle tested robot was the first autobot to forge an alliance with the humans. He is a very close ally to human Spike Witwicky, Often seen as an underdog and not the biggest bot he has more courage than any soldier from Cybertron. As the most trusted lieutenant of Optimus Prime, hell do whatever it takes to protect earth and its people. Cliffjumper. 19. 82 Porsche 9. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1Five Faces of Darkness Part 1 in a flashback from The Transformers The Movie, Casey Kasem left the show during season 3 due to objection to the portrayal of Arab characters as stereotypical villains. Casey Kasem and Don Messick The ImmobilizerAlive. His eagerness and daring have no equal. Hes driven by a desire to win the battle against the Decepticons. Finds Earth terrain a hindrance. One of the fastest Autobots. Often uses his speed to draw fire away from others. His recklessness often leads to actual blow outs and situations too dangerous for him to handle. Wheeljack. 19. 77 Lancia Stratos Turbo. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1Found dead by Arcee in The Transformers The Movie. Christopher Collins. Dead Alive in VictoryWheeljack is the mad scientist of the Autobots. Always inventing new weapons and gadgets. Most adept at driving while in car mode. Likes to show off his stunts. Flying range of 8. Shoots magnetic inducer, shrapnel needle and gyro inhibitor shells from his shoulder cannons. He is his own worst enemy. Often injured while experimenting with new weapons. Prowl. 19. 79 Nissan 2. ZX Police Car. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1Killed by Scavenger in The Transformers The Movie His appearance in Headmasters could be considered an animation error. Michael Bell. Dead. Prowl will keep at a task for as long as it takes. Strives to find reason and logic in everything. A listener, not a talker. Has most sophisticated logic center of all Autobots. Able to analyze and advise on complex combat situations almost instantaneously. Fires wire guided incendiary missiles and high corrosive acid pellets. The unexpected can often scramble his circuits. Jazz. 19. 76 Porsche 9. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1Call of the Primitives. Scatman Crothers and Wally Burr KremzeekAlive, later appeared in Transformers headmastersJazz loves Earth culture. Always looking to learn more. His knowledge of Earth makes him the indispensable right hand man to Optimus Prime. Takes most dangerous missions. Very cool, very stylish, very competent. Equipped with photon rifle, flamethrower, full spectrum beacon, 1. Creates dazzling, disorienting sound and light shows. Versatile, clever, daring, but prone to be distracted. Sideswipe. 19. 74 Lamborghini Countach LP5. SAppears in More Than Meets the Eye Part 1. First speaks in More Than Meets the Eye Part 2. Masquerade. Michael Bell. Alive later appears in headmastersSideswipe is nearly the equal of his twin brother, Sunstreaker, in the combat arts, but less cold blooded. Relishes a fight to the finish with an opponent. Uses underhanded tactics when absolutely necessary. Arms act as powerful pile drivers. Flies for up to 2 minutes with rocket backpack. Fires flares visible for 1. Rash actions often lead to injuries to himself. Takes them all in stride. Ratchet. 19. 79 Nissan Onebox Vanette Ambulance. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1killed by Megatron gun mode held by Starscream. Don Messick and Wally Burr MasqueradeDead. Ratchet was the best tool and die man on Cybertron. In his workbay on Earth he can make anything from a pin to a missile. Repairs injured Autobots, given the right parts. Likes to party, give backtalk, but does any job as well as anyone. Has laser scalpels, arc welders, electron microscopes, circuit sensors, fluid dispensers at his disposal. Sometimes his having a good time interferes with his effectiveness. Ironhide. 19. 79 Nissan Onebox Vanette Van. More Than Meets the Eye Part 1The Transformers The Movie Killed by Megatron offscreen with a point blank blast to the head from his fusion cannonPeter Cullen. Dead. Prefers action to words. Oldest, toughest, most battle tested Autobot. Bodyguard to Optimus Prime. In charge of guarding anything of importance. Gruff, but kind. Trithyllium steel skin makes him nearly invulnerable to attack. Shoots variety of liquids from supercooled nitrogen to superheated lead. Has sonar, radar, radiowave detector. Slowest and most fragile of the group. Hot Rod Rodimus Prime. Hot Rod Cybertronian sports car Rodimus Prime Cybertronian RVTransformers The Movie. Rodimus Prime The Return of Optimus Prime Part 2 Hot Rod The Rebirth Part 3Dick Gautier TV series, Judd Nelson movie and Ted Schwartz Rodimus Prime, Five Faces of DarknessAlive. Hot Rod is an all American boy Autobot. Hes a typical adolescent who dreams of being heroic and important. He tends to follow rules too closely. Although he means well, Hot Rods impulsive actions often get him into trouble. He carries two photon lasers that temporarily electromagnetize an enemy robots microcircuits. Speed 1. 20 mph. Range 4 miles. He can be hotheaded, but hes always a well meaning, admirable lad and a brave and honorable fighter. As Rodimus Prime, he is the vanguard for the Autobot ranks. Possesses acute military prowess. Speaks with the savvy of seasoned veteran. Expert tactician with exceptional maneuverability in battle. Can be hot headed at times. Has a tendency to act first and ask questions later. In robot mode, carries a photon eliminator that shoots high voltage electricity. Range 5. 00 miles. Speed 2. 00 mph. Sole purpose is to protect all life. His only weakness is his compassion for other living creatures. As a Targetmaster, Hot Rod often goes off on his own adventure with Firebolt, his electrostatic discharger rifle, who led a quiet scholarly life as Nebulans top atomic physics scientist until he became the thrill seeking Hot Rods partner, Firebolt is excited, but nervous, about the prospect. Springer. Cybertronian HelicopterCybertronian Armored Car. Watch A Film With Me In It Download Full. The Transformers The Movie. The Burden Hardest to Bear. Neil Ross. Alive. A wise cracking, sharp witted adventurer. Powerful Autobot fighter with a massive physique and an easy going manner. Possesses incredible. Travels long distances with pogo like motion. In robot mode, carries a laser that produces giant wind tunnels. Helicopter blade transforms into a light saber that can cut through concrete. Optimistic and good humored. Kup. Cybertronian Pickup Truck. The Transformers The Movie. The Rebirth Part 3Lionel Stander movie and John Stephenson TV seriesAlive. Kup is an old veteran warhorse with a thousand tall tales from his ten thousand adventures. He has a motto or word of advice for any situation and hes as brave and loyal as they come. In robot mode, he carries an old style musket laser that shoots short bursts of metal corrosive hydrochloric acid. Range 5 miles. Speed 1.