New images and details of new Rescue Bots and Cyberverse cartoons
Hasbro Studios have released a product guide for their customers, of upcoming programs, including the new Rescue Bots cartoon (Rescue Bots Academy) and the replacement to the RID cartoon (Cyberverse).
The surprising thing to note is that both are being listed as only 11 minute episodes... which means that they won't be for 30 minute TV timeslots (they would need to be 22 minutes long). Either they will end up on streaming services, or like the kids programs on our ABC channels, that are often 5-15 minutes long.
(the attention span of kids these days mustn't be able to last 30 minutes anymore)
The other thing to notice, is that Rescue Bots has 52 of these 11 minute episodes being produced... for 2019 (we have to wait a year), while Cyberverse (note as Chapter 1 for this first season) will only have 18 of these 11 minute episodes... for 2018. Even if they end up pairing up episodes to fill a 30 minute TV timeslot, that would only be 9 episodes. That wouldn't even fill two weeks of morning cartoon programming.
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Plot synopsis:
“Bumblebee is on a critical mission where lives are at stake! Only, he can’t remember what it is? It’s a good thing his best friend Windblade has found him to help repair his damaged memory chips. With each recovered memory, Bumblebee rediscovers his past adventures on Cybertron before coming to Earth. He relives fun moments when he played Cybertronian sports with his friends, and even tragic ones that would change his life. His past will shape him into becoming the hero we know today. As each memory is repaired, another clue comes to light that will lead them both to complete their shared mission to save their friends and Earth… however, the Decepticons are hot on their heels and time is running out.”
- Target Audience: 6 – 11 Years
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Rescue Bots Academy will feature an all new cast with cameo appearance by some familiar faces from the old show.
Official Plot synopsis:
” A group of young Bots fresh from Cybertron (Hot Shot, Whirl, Medix, Hoist and Wedge), have the honor of being the first-ever class to enroll in Earth’s Rescue Bot Training Academy and learn how to become Earth heroes through hands-on experience.“
- Target Audience: 3 – 5 Years
