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==Background==
In 2003, Toy Maker Mattel celebrated then 35th anniversary of their world famed Hot Wheels toy line of 1/64 diecast cars, by the release of a 5 part CGI tv miniseries '''''Hot Wheels Highway 35: World Race''''' on DVD and later aired on the Toonami Saturday Video Entertainment System programming block<ref> [http://toonami.wikia.com/wiki/Saturday_Video_Entertainment_System#Programming The Toonami Wikia article on the block.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> and rereleased as a direct to tv compilation film. The film and accompanying video game and toyline were a smash hit and ensured a sequel two years later in 2005, as a series of TV films aired on Toonami as '''''Hot Wheels: Acceleracers''''',<ref> [http://toonami.wikia.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels%3A_AcceleRacers The Toonami Wikia article on ''Hot Wheels Acceleracers''.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> which involves some returning characters and new characters fighting against the evil Alien Robotic Racing Drones in a mysterious alien world known as Racing Realms. Despite Mattel's intentions and and the support of young kids, many older fans of Highway 35 and various casual viewers loathed it for the darker tone in the story and feeling it lacked the heart of Highway 35 (including Toonami themselves, going as far to referring the show as "Mattel's Bionicle").<ref> [https://youtu.be/ZWjNOrLhPqI?t=54m4s A YouTube video explaining the story of ''Hot Wheels Acceleracers''.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> Along with poor toysales and Mainframe's budgetary restraints that let to them shutting down, the show ended on its 4th episode ''The Ultimate Race'' with a cliffhanger. For years, fans never knew what had became of the show until 2013, when various fan-groups on the now defunct Accelepedia forum began uncovering documents of what may have been dubious authenticity as ''Acceleracers 5: The Truth''.
In 2003, Toy Maker Mattel celebrated then 35th anniversary of their world famed Hot Wheels toy line of 1/64 diecast cars, by the release of a 5 part CGI tv miniseries '''''Hot Wheels Highway 35: World Race''''' on DVD and later aired on the Toonami Saturday Video Entertainment System programming block<ref> [http://toonami.wikia.com/wiki/Saturday_Video_Entertainment_System#Programming The Toonami Wikia article on the block.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> and rereleased as a direct to tv compilation film. The film and accompanying video game and toyline were a smash hit and ensured a sequel two years later in 2005, as a series of TV films aired on Toonami as '''''Hot Wheels: Acceleracers''''',<ref> [http://toonami.wikia.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels%3A_AcceleRacers The Toonami Wikia article on ''Hot Wheels Acceleracers''.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> which involves some returning characters and new characters fighting against the evil Alien Robotic Racing Drones in a mysterious alien world known as Racing Realms. Despite Mattel's intentions and and the support of young kids, many older fans of Highway 35 and various casual viewers loathed it for the darker tone in the story and feeling it lacked the heart of Highway 35 (including Toonami themselves, going as far to referring the show as "Mattel's Bionicle").<ref> [https://youtu.be/ZWjNOrLhPqI?t=54m4s A YouTube video explaining the story of ''Hot Wheels Acceleracers''.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> Along with poor toysales and Mainframe's budgetary restraints that let to them shutting down, the show ended on its 4th episode ''The Ultimate Race'' with a cliffhanger. For years, fans never knew what had became of the show until 2013, when various fan-groups on the now defunct Accelepedia forum began uncovering documents of what may have been dubious authenticity as ''Acceleracers 5: The Truth''.


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For a while, people doubted Sun619's comment as being true. It wasn't until June 30, 2017 that another r/Acceleracers redditor named kevinm0388 had gotten in contact with former writers and Mainframe animators about the matter and confirmed that such a promo did exist and was made for Warner Brothers and Mattel roughly in late 2005 to early 2006.<ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Acceleracers/comments/6ihk47/confirmed_short_promo_of_5th_acceleracers_was_read/ kevinm0388's Reddit post.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref><ref>  
For a while, people doubted Sun619's comment as being true. It wasn't until June 30, 2017 that another r/Acceleracers redditor named kevinm0388 had gotten in contact with former writers and Mainframe animators about the matter and confirmed that such a promo did exist and was made for Warner Brothers and Mattel roughly in late 2005 to early 2006.<ref> [https://www.reddit.com/r/Acceleracers/comments/6ihk47/confirmed_short_promo_of_5th_acceleracers_was_read/ kevinm0388's Reddit post.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref><ref>  
[http://i.imgur.com/TBX7Dz4.jpg An Acceleracers image.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> and upon the revelation through San Diego Comic Con 2005's Hot Wheels display, that Acceleracers action figures were to be made featuring the characters that Sun619 mentioned (including RD-K1 leading the Drone, and Banjee Castillo, a character who was once long thought dead in the show, being alive on the Silencerz team), thus confirming his account on the trailer.<ref>[https://www.hobbydb.com/catalog_items/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keyword_query=acceleracers+action+figures A Hobbydb website listing the action figures.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref>  
[http://i.imgur.com/TBX7Dz4.jpg An Acceleracers Writer confirming the existence of the Promo.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref> and upon the revelation through San Diego Comic Con 2005's Hot Wheels display, that Acceleracers action figures were to be made featuring the characters that Sun619 mentioned (including RD-K1 leading the Drone, and Banjee Castillo, a character who was once long thought dead in the show, being alive on the Silencerz team), thus confirming his account on the trailer.<ref>[https://www.hobbydb.com/catalog_items/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&keyword_query=acceleracers+action+figures A Hobbydb website listing the action figures.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref>  


In addition, Sony had trademarked the ''Hot Wheels: Acceleracers'' series and copyrighted each film along with "2 Production Materials" in 2009, roughly the same time as Warner Brothers released ''Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5''. The 2 scripts that writers mention drafting were presumably the aforementioned "Production Materials" and allegedly Sony had plans on continuing the series and made a promo for a sequel film (which may have been the previously stated promo from Sun619).<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Lost_Films/comments/7dm3ed/possibly_lost_media_hot_wheels_acceleracers_5th/ The Lost Films page of Reddit discussing the film.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref>  
In addition, Sony had trademarked the ''Hot Wheels: Acceleracers'' series and copyrighted each film along with "2 Production Materials" in 2009, roughly the same time as Warner Brothers released ''Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5''. The 2 scripts that writers mention drafting were presumably the aforementioned "Production Materials" and allegedly Sony had plans on continuing the series and made a promo for a sequel film (which may have been the previously stated promo from Sun619).<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/Lost_Films/comments/7dm3ed/possibly_lost_media_hot_wheels_acceleracers_5th/ The Lost Films page of Reddit discussing the film.] Retrieved 22 Nov '17</ref>  

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Status: Partially Found


Background

In 2003, Toy Maker Mattel celebrated then 35th anniversary of their world famed Hot Wheels toy line of 1/64 diecast cars, by the release of a 5 part CGI tv miniseries Hot Wheels Highway 35: World Race on DVD and later aired on the Toonami Saturday Video Entertainment System programming block[1] and rereleased as a direct to tv compilation film. The film and accompanying video game and toyline were a smash hit and ensured a sequel two years later in 2005, as a series of TV films aired on Toonami as Hot Wheels: Acceleracers,[2] which involves some returning characters and new characters fighting against the evil Alien Robotic Racing Drones in a mysterious alien world known as Racing Realms. Despite Mattel's intentions and and the support of young kids, many older fans of Highway 35 and various casual viewers loathed it for the darker tone in the story and feeling it lacked the heart of Highway 35 (including Toonami themselves, going as far to referring the show as "Mattel's Bionicle").[3] Along with poor toysales and Mainframe's budgetary restraints that let to them shutting down, the show ended on its 4th episode The Ultimate Race with a cliffhanger. For years, fans never knew what had became of the show until 2013, when various fan-groups on the now defunct Accelepedia forum began uncovering documents of what may have been dubious authenticity as Acceleracers 5: The Truth.

The Discovery of the Promo

In mid 2016, a redditor on the r/Acceleracers subreddit named Sun619 made a discovery and told the subreddit that he had found a promo that made himself think Acceleracers was continuing via Warner Brothers (who had distributed the films back when they were producing episodes).[4] When others asked Sun619 for a link, he says he couldn't find it again and now the video had been taken down shortly after its release.

For a while, people doubted Sun619's comment as being true. It wasn't until June 30, 2017 that another r/Acceleracers redditor named kevinm0388 had gotten in contact with former writers and Mainframe animators about the matter and confirmed that such a promo did exist and was made for Warner Brothers and Mattel roughly in late 2005 to early 2006.[5][6] and upon the revelation through San Diego Comic Con 2005's Hot Wheels display, that Acceleracers action figures were to be made featuring the characters that Sun619 mentioned (including RD-K1 leading the Drone, and Banjee Castillo, a character who was once long thought dead in the show, being alive on the Silencerz team), thus confirming his account on the trailer.[7]

In addition, Sony had trademarked the Hot Wheels: Acceleracers series and copyrighted each film along with "2 Production Materials" in 2009, roughly the same time as Warner Brothers released Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5. The 2 scripts that writers mention drafting were presumably the aforementioned "Production Materials" and allegedly Sony had plans on continuing the series and made a promo for a sequel film (which may have been the previously stated promo from Sun619).[8]

According to Rainmaker Studios, the only way they can release the promo is if Mattel approved of the release and that the toys were turned into a McDonald's toyline.[9] Mattel when asked about the matter, reiterated the same thing Rainmaker said.

Highway 35 Unresurfaced Extended Footage

In addition, there are some hard to find scenes in episode 4 of Acceleracers prequel Highway 35 that was only on TV brodcasts on the 2003 Toonami Video Entertainment System block and a rare VCD in Southeast Asia that contained extended and deleted scenes from the episode.[10] Some scenes that have resurfaced in the Spanish dub, including an extended intro that features the drivers introducing themselves to the audience that is new to the series.[1] One scene has yet to resurface in any language, where a character named Dan Dresden says "Yeah, I'm willing to set aside competition...for now."

Gallery

Unreleased footage from the episode Frozen Fire (Spanish dub).

References