Transformers: One - A New Look at the Transformers Universe

What is Transformers: One about?

Transformers: One takes viewers back to the origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron in the Transformers franchise - set millions of years in the past - as it presents those key elements and moments. The film follows those initial years when Orion Pax and Megatronus (known for their different ways), formed a friendship.

One of those elements that has made Transformers: One compelling: is the relationship between Optimus Prime (in this show - his origins as a robot and his early, key relationships – with his best friend Megatron), while facing a dark secret that has been shrouded around Cybertron's leadership

How does the animated Transformers: One compare to the live-action Transformers films?

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The Transformers franchise has been enjoyed by fans for decades and continues to be a pop-culture favorite - with the latest release, the animated movie - Transformers: One, has helped expand that story in ways that are sure to intrigue and entertain fans.

In those cases where a story takes shape over a number of years - the live action series (Transformers and several sequels), that were released, they gave fans a perspective and it showed the world just how this universe functioned - including the iconic robots (Autobots and Decepticons), while Transformers: One has a few key differences. With a prequel - and those storylines it sets the stage for an updated world that will bring about new storylines and a more expanded universe.

What's different about Optimus Prime's origin story in Transformers: One?

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In Transformers: One, the animated series that is an introduction - showing those who watch, those origins. Optimus Prime - and how this character has evolved into one of the most famous heroes of the Transformers Franchise. Those fans will discover that there’s a few significant differences from the live action versions - where audiences might have seen how those roles and those early lives of those characters unfolded - particularly in those films.

One of those significant points - Optimus Prime, has been shown as a hero who’s a leader, known for his honorable acts - and it’s in the movie Transformers: One that fans will discover his humble beginnings - how he was simply Orion Pax.

How Does Megatron Become The Leader of The Decepticons?

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Megatron, a well known villain in the Transformers Franchise.

Fans are likely to know about the iconic, and in some ways evil character Megatron (whose transformation as Decepticon leader and, his relationship with Optimus Prime has been featured in a variety of series and movies, the relationship and struggle between these two robots continues to shape and influence how this story continues, the relationship has been seen to change and grow in those different forms, and will continue to fascinate fans.

Why Do The Autobots Believe That They’re Right To Fight The Decepticons?

Those who watch the Transformers franchise - know the long history of the Autobots and Decepticons. There’s been a lot of discussion and speculation as to why those two groups have gone to war (often resulting in devastating results - that are often a reminder of how both robots are so destructive), it also highlights those events that make those Movies and animated shows, so popular and fascinating.

Those who watch the Transformers Franchise, and follow those storylines about robots that can transform, will find an exploration of themes around Good versus Evil as well as a battle between those groups that have opposite values.

What Is Transformers: One Trying to Accomplish With It’s Storyline?

In the world of animated shows and Movies, there’s always been that special addition of something to those films and, for the most part it looks as if Transformers: One is designed to bring together those more well-loved elements in this story about those powerful robots and their struggle

With a storyline, that also takes a deep dive into just how the Autobots and Decepticons, each a power of their own, it helps shape their respective journeys. As the show unfolds, those fans who want to get an overview of those stories will see an unfolding of what has transpired – that's not often seen in other versions of those Transformers films. That gives the characters a deeper and more rounded storyline and, in those cases - the show also has that extra layer of emotion that gives fans the opportunity to feel for those characters - creating an unforgettable movie.

How Will Transformers: One Impact The Future of The Franchise?

With a new version - an updated animated film (the latest release in a series that has had so much impact - it has attracted an immense amount of attention - Transformers fans - have also followed the latest release. Those fans are excited to see where this series goes).

Transformers: One, – the latest film that’s expected to gain momentum - showing how those storylines will shape those new animated films that could potentially launch a new series and, in those cases bring a fresh, new perspective. It also offers a great opportunity to discover the world of Transformers in a new way - those fans will want to keep following this show and those new releases, giving the Transformers Universe a greater opportunity to capture new fans.