Paramount+ today debuted the official key art for its upcoming original animated series, Transformers: EarthSpark, and announced the series will premiere on Friday, November 11.
The first 10 episodes of the premiere season will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada, the series will debut overseas beginning in November on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon channels around the world.
Also to come this fall, voice cast members Sydney Mikayla (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts), Zion Broadnax (Day Shift), Diedrich Bader (Better Things) and Cissy Jones (The Owl House), along with co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward, will head to New York Comic Con for a Transformers: EarthSpark panel on Sunday, October 9. Nickelodeon has announced even more excitement for fans at NYCC today — read on to learn more.
Synopsis: Transformers: EarthSpark introduces a new generation of Transformers robots called Terrans — the first Transformers robots to be born on Earth — and together with the humans who welcome them in and care for them, they’ll redefine what it means to be a family.
The previously announced voice cast also includes Benny Latham (Cornerstones: Founding Voices of the Black Church), Jon Jon Briones (Ratched), Kathreen Khavari (Dead End: Paranormal Park), Zeno Robinson (Big City Greens), Danny Pudi (Community), Alan Tudyk (Resident Alien) and Rory McCann (Game of Thrones).
Transformers: EarthSpark is created and co-executive produced by Malinowski (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and executive produced by Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The series is developed for television by Claudia Spinelli, SVP of Big Kids Animation at Nickelodeon. Production is overseen for Nickelodeon by Mikiel Houser, executive in charge of production, and for eOne by Kari Rosenberg.
Nickelodeon is preparing an immersive experience for fans at New York Comic Con 2022, celebrating some of its fan-favorite characters and shows. Headquartered at its booth (#1201) on the convention center floor, every day of the convention will feature photo ops and immersive experiences. Nickelodeon will also present three panels at NYCC:
- Avatar: Braving the Elements – LIVE!
Thursday, Oct. 6, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (Room 405): Fan-favorite podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements, the official companion podcast co-produced by Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio, returns to New York Comic Con for a live recording of an episode! Explore the amazing world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra with hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko) as they share how Avatar was brought to life. - Humans and Bots Unite in Transformers: EarthSpark
Sunday, Oct. 9, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. (Room 405): Autobots, Roll Out! From Nickelodeon and Hasbro’s Entertainment One, join the next generation of heroes to celebrate the all-new Paramount+ original animated series Transformers: EarthSpark. During the exclusive panel, voice cast members Sydney Mikayla (Robby Malto), Zion Broadnax (Mo Malto), Diedrich Bader (Mandroid) and Cissy Jones (Elita-1), along with co-executive producer Dale Malinowski and executive producer Ant Ward, will give fans a first look at behind-the-scenes art, casting and never-before-seen footage. Moderated by: Andrea Towers, Associate Editor, TV Guide Magazine. - SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. (Main Stage): Embark on a multidimensional adventure throughout Bikini Bottom in this behind-the-scenes discussion about the first-ever SpongeBob Universe crossover special, SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone. Legendary voice talent Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick Star), Jill Talley (Karen, Squidina), Dana Snyder (GrandPat) and executive producers Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller from Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show and the Paramount+ original series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years will take fans on an undersea adventure to explore these iconic shows and characters and share what to expect next from SpongeBob and the denizens of Bikini Bottom.
Daily Booth Activity:
- Transformers: EarthSpark Photo Opportunity and AR Experience: Fans can take photos with fan-favorite Bumblebee and new characters Twitch, Thrash, Robby Malto and Mo Malto from the upcoming all-new series. Attendees can also scan different objects in the space with a QR code to make elements animate with sounds and lights.
- Monster High Experience: It’s time to join in on the building anticipation for the upcoming live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Beneath the 22 foot tall clock tower, compete against the clock to match objects to lockers designed with each character in mind. Correctly place objects to their respective lockers before time runs out!
- The Patrick Star Show Photo Opportunity: Step inside Patrick’s underwater television set and snap a photo with the world’s most famous sea star.
- Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years Photo Opportunity: Gather around the campfire and take a photo with 10-year-old SpongeBob, best pal Patrick Star and camp counselor Squidward.