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the TAAU message
board is an excellent source for news and events, we wanted
to do more, and so in the tradition of all the big US-based
news sites out there, we have assembled a team of reporters
to constantly update this section each and every day for you.
As there are already a number of excellent international news
sites out there, we have decided to dedicate this section to
Australian-specific information only, all of which we receive
direct from our contacts at Hasbro, Madman, Atari and, of course,
the hundreds of TAAU members out there who visit the site each
and every day to report their findings, so if you want to keep
up-to-date with local news and events, this is the place to
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"BATTLE FOR ENERGON" MARATHON APRIL 2
Cartoon Network has started advertising its next Transformers event: the "Battle For Energon" marathon, which will run for most of the day on Saturday, April 2. The marathon is being screened as part of Hasbro's big sales push for the not-really-new-anymore combiner teams, and advertising for the toys will feature throughout.
There's no word yet as to which episodes will be shown on the day but, from the look of the advertising clip, it's likely to be early episodes of the series, rather than the ten or so episodes CN has yet to show.
Posted by: DragonTail
| 26.3.05
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PURPLE WOLVES AND FLURO LIZARDS - CHEAP AT TRU
Toys 'R Us is looking to clear out some of its older stock and, as part of their urban renewal, are offering a special price for all first-wave Transformers: Universe figures.
Deluxe sized 'bots and 'cons such as Reptilon, Silverbolt and Ratchet are now available from your nearest TRU for just $9.97 each, so get 'em while they're cheap and garishly coloured!
Posted by: DragonTail
| 26.3.05
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FOUNDER OF MELBOURNE HOUSE PASSES AWAY
The founder of Melbourne House, the company who produced the Transformers: Armada game among others, has passed away at the age of 46.
Here is the article as published by The Age
The Australian games development community is mourning the loss of its passionate leader, Adam Lancman.
Mr Lancman, 46, was the president of the Game Developers' Association of Australia since its inception in 1999 and devoted more than two decades to the local games industry.
The association's executive director, Evelyn Richardson, said Mr Lancman was the industry's elder statesman and leading contributor.
"He was incredibly generous in terms of his time, intellect and huge knowledge, and over the years did so much to grow the local industry, giving a lot of people their first break and supporting many others," she said. "He believed very strongly that Australian developers could compete globally and he was passionate about everything he did."
Australian Game Developers Conference co-ordinator Casey Gregory said he "helped grow a small fledging industry and put the Australian Game Development Community on the map".
A founder of pioneering codeshop Melbourne House, Mr Lancman recently resigned as chief executive and managing director after 23 years.
Mr Lancman helped steer the company from early home computers to console development and the 1999 acquisition by Infogrames, now Atari. Highlights included Way of the Exploding Fist, Shadowrun, Grand Prix Challenge and Transformers.
Staff paid tribute to Mr Lancman "as both a great leader but also a true friend. His enthusiasm, belief and trust will be missed by all".
Personal assistant Camille Wall said Mr Lancman lived with "dignity and passion".
Developer Kevin Burfitt met his boss - who was dressed as Carmen Miranda - at a Melbourne House Christmas party a decade ago. "I knew right then and there that this was going to be a great place to work," he said.
Mr Burfitt described Mr Lancman as a "true believer in what the Australian industry could do. He fearlessly went out there to drive our industry forward. He was much too young to be taken from us".
Truly a sad day. My condolences - and those of the fandom I'm sure - go out to his family and friends.
Posted by: Blaster
| 25.3.05
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SUBMIT YOUR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR SIMON FURMAN AND ANDY WILDMAN!
Madman have once again asked me to solicit questions from you lucky, lucky people, this time for legendary Transformers comic scribes Simon Furman (writer Transformers: G1 (Marvel), Transformers: The War Within, Transformers: Armada/Energon, Transformers: Beast Wars, Transformers: The Ultimate Guide) and Andy Wildman (designer/illustrator: Transformers: G1 (Marvel), Transformers: War Within - The Dark Ages.)
Madman are staying 'mum' as to whether or not this will be another email interview and where it will ultimately appear, but they have promised that once the details are final, TAAU will be the first to know!
So get cracking and get submitting, as a limited number of questions will be selected and taken directly to Simon and Andy! Please send all questions to submissions@theyareamongus.com, ensuring you submit them no later than 27.03.05.
- Madman and TAAU reserve the right to edit or reword questions as required. Every effort will be made to ensure that the essence of the question remains intact.
- By submitting your questions to TAAU you agree for these to be reproduced on www.theyareamongus.com and also on Madman Entertainment's "Transformers: Collection 6" DVD release. You acknowledge that no monies will be exchanged in return for the use of these materials.
Posted by: Stephen
| 22.3.05
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EXTRAS FOR MADMAN'S G1, SEASON 4 CARTOON DVD BOX SET (COLLECTION 6) BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE
Just hold on just a little longer! The final release of Madman's Transformers: Generation 1 series is scheduled for a June release and the race is on to secure content.
Extras currently confirmed include:
- Animated Transformers Public Service Announcements
- Transformers theme song in Japanese
- Textless ending credits (season 2)
- Textless ending episode 1
- Japanese Opening (Transformers Victory)
- Atari Transformers Game Trailer
- Historical trailers (compiled from G1 footage)
Interviews:
- Earl Kress (G1)
- Buzz Dixon (G1)
- Flint Dille (G1)
- Neil Caplan (R.I.D.)
- Michael McConnohie (G1 / RID)
In addition to the above, Madman are hoping to confirm additional Australian exclusive interviews, commentaries and other content within the next two weeks!
Keep an eye on TAAU for all the latest news and announcements!
Posted by: Stephen
| 20.3.05
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SUBMIT YOUR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR MEGATRON (A.K.A FRANK WELKER!)
Madman and TAAU have done what so few have managed to do before: arrange an audience with the mighty Megatron! Well, not exactly...
To celebrate the conclusion of Madman's Generation 1 series, Frank Welker, voice of Megatron (and also Soundwave, Skywarp, Blades, Chromedome, Frenzy, Groove, Teletraan 2, various Transformer "animals" including Ravage and Laserbeak and a whole heap of others!) has kindly offered his time to answer YOUR questions!
So, get cracking and get submitting, as a limited number of questions will be selected and taken directly to Frank himself! Please send all questions to submissions@theyareamongus.com, ensuring you submit them no later than 24.03.05. The final questions selected, along with Frank's answers, will appear on TAAU towards the end of April, and keep an eye on Transformer's Collection 6 for a complete transcript.
- Madman and TAAU reserve the right to edit or reword questions as required. Every effort will be made to ensure that the essence of the question remains intact.
- By submitting your questions to TAAU you agree for these to be reproduced on www.theyareamongus.com and also on Madman Entertainment's "Transformers: Collection 6" DVD release. You acknowledge that no monies will be exchanged in return for the use of these materials.
Posted by: Stephen
| 15.3.05
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MADMAN ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRE THE RIGHTS TO TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS!
It is with great pleasure and excitement that Madman announces that is has acquired the rights to Transformers: Beast Wars.
Trapped on a primitive planet, two opposing factions, the Maximals and the Predacons, descended from a race of sentient robots know as the Transformers, fight over its precious Energon. Soon they discover that there are other forces at work on the planet - a powerful alien race that does not approve of their presence. As they delve deeper into the planet's history, they uncover a terrible secret, one that must not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands, or their entire race's very existence could be threatened.
Look out for the first release in the last quarter of 2005 and watch this space for more news to follow!
Posted by: Stephen
| 14.3.05
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OFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS SHOW BAGS AVAILABLE AT SYDNEY ROYAL EASTER SHOW, 2005
Thanks to Grifter from the TAAU boards for reporting that, after a very long hiatus, it looks like Hasbro will be finally offering an official Transformers show bag at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show.
The bag will cost $15 and reportedly contains a pinball game, a torch, a 3D viewer and some comics!
Posted by: Stephen
| 13.3.05
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