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Beast Machines: Transformers

  • TV Series
  • 1999–20011999–2001
  • TV-Y7TV-Y7
  • 30m
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6.7/10
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Beast Machines: Transformers (1999)
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The Maximals awaken on their home planet of Cybertron and are chased by mindless Vehicons created by Megatron. The Maximals must free the planet from Megatron and restore it to its real way ... Read allThe Maximals awaken on their home planet of Cybertron and are chased by mindless Vehicons created by Megatron. The Maximals must free the planet from Megatron and restore it to its real way of living.The Maximals awaken on their home planet of Cybertron and are chased by mindless Vehicons created by Megatron. The Maximals must free the planet from Megatron and restore it to its real way of living.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.5K
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  • Stars
    • Garry Chalk
    • Scott McNeil
    • Venus Terzo
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    • Garry Chalk
    • Scott McNeil
    • Venus Terzo
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    • 36User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Optimus Primalas Optimus Primal…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1999–2000
    Scott McNeil
    Scott McNeil
    • Rattrapas Rattrap…
    26 episodes26 eps • 1999–2000
    Venus Terzo
    Venus Terzo
    • Blackarachniaas Blackarachnia
    26 episodes26 eps • 1999–2000
    Ian James Corlett
    Ian James Corlett
    • Cheetoras Cheetor
    26 episodes26 eps • 1999–2000
    David Kaye
    David Kaye
    • Megatronas Megatron…
    22 episodes22 eps • 1999–2000
    Alessandro Juliani
    Alessandro Juliani
    • Nightscreamas Nightscream
    22 episodes22 eps • 1999–2000
    Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes
    • Thrustas Thrust
    20 episodes20 eps • 1999–2000
    Paul Dobson
    • Tankoras Tankor…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1999–2000
    Brian Drummond
    Brian Drummond
    • Jetstormas Jetstorm
    12 episodes12 eps • 1999–2000
    Kathleen Barr
    • Botanicaas Botanica
    8 episodes8 eps • 2000
    Richard Newman
    Richard Newman
    • Rhinox-Tankoras Rhinox-Tankor…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1999–2000
    Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff
    Elizabeth Carol Savenkoff
    • Oracleas Oracle…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1999–2000
    Christopher Gaze
    • Diagnostics Droneas Diagnostics Drone
    6 episodes6 eps • 1999
    Patricia Drake
    • Strikaas Strika
    6 episodes6 eps • 2000
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    The Maximals awaken on their home planet of Cybertron with no memory of how they got there and instead of being greeted by there own kind they are chased by mindless Veicons created by Megatron(II). The Maximals must free Cybertron from Megatron and restore it back to its organic life. —Anonymous
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    • Genres
      • Animation
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    • Certificate
      • TV-Y7
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    • Trivia
      Reportedly, most of the voice actors didn't like working on the show due to how their characters had been rewritten compared to the previous series. Scott McNeil (voice of Rattrap, Silverbolt and Waspinator), who was one of the few returning voice actors not to hate the series, at times mentioned how his colleagues, for instance Garry Chalk (Optimus Primal) would flip out in anger between recording sessions.
    • Goofs
      In numerous episodes, lights, laser bolts, explosions, smoke and fire behave like solid objects. In some cases, light rays even cast a shadow which would of course be impossible.
    • Quotes

      Jetstorm: You broke 'em, you bought 'em, kitty cat! You again? What say we finish this once and for all?

      Black Arachnia: Music to my ears. Shall we dance?

    • Alternate versions
      Much like in the case of its predecessor, Beast Wars: Transformers (1996), the Japanese version of this show is a comically over-the-top parody, the exact opposite of the serious and somber tone of the original. The recurring characters retained their individual quirks, including the Vehicon Generals, whose identity was kept a mystery in the original version. These comical traits were driven to the point of insanity, with many characters constantly yelling their trademark catchphrases to break up the silence. The new characters also received their own unique personality changes -- most notably, Nightscream was turned into a flaming gay stereotype as an homage to a Japanese comedian who was popular at the time.
    • Connections
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      Phat Planet
      Written by Barnes and Daley

      Performed by Leftfield

      Courtesy of Chrysalis Music/Hard (UK) Hands Publishing

    User reviews36

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    Not as good as "Beast Wars", but still pretty entertaining!
    "Beast Machines" puts the remaining maximals - Optimus, Rattrap, Cheetor and Black Arachnia - back on their home planet Cybertron after the ending of "Beast Wars". Unfortunately, they wake up and find themselves with no memory, in their original forms (the very first ones from the first season of Beast Wars) and being pursued by fierce robotic drones. They find out that their nemesis, Megatron, escaped en route to Cybertron and conquered it before they could arrive. After escaping the drones they find "The Oracle" of Cybertron and are transformed into more organic transformers, who fight Megatron and his new team of henchmen - Jetstorm, Thrust, Tankorr, Obsidian and Strika.

    There are quite a few mysteries at the start of the series, including how Megatron managed to conquer Cybertron and the true identities of the main villains henchmen. It is pretty exciting at times, especially with the introduction of character Noble at the start of the second (and last) season. I wont give away anything, just watch the show!

    Of course, there are many faults that make "Beast Machines" not as good as "Beast Wars". First, it turns into a weird new agey, environmentalist show about three quarters the way through, because Optimus finds out that the planet's core has always been organic rather than metalich, so the maximals start fighting to bring plants and fluffy animals back. Also, Megatron often whines about how he wants to leave his organic form (a huge metal dragon) because instead he wants to be pure metalich. I have no idea why the writers put this development in, because in "Beast Wars" Megatron never complained once, and actually loved his dragon form. He basically becomes a metaphor for the evil logging corporation that's chopping down precious trees. And the introduction of Nightscream's naive character (a bat) takes away from Cheetor's conflict with Optimus for the same reason.

    All in all, "Beast Machines" is a good show, but not a match for "Beast Wars", 7/10.
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    • Why is Cybertron suddenly an organic planet?
    • Why does Megatron hate his beast mode?
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    • Release date
      • September 18, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beast Machines: Battle for the Sparks
    • Production companies
      • Hasbro
      • YTV
      • Mainframe Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes

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