Beast Machines: Transformers is an animated television series produced by Mainframe Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures Visual Programming and Columbia Tristar International Television (Latin-America). Hasbro has the full distribution rights to the show as of 2011. It was a direct sequel to Beast Wars taking place within the continuity of the original Transformers series. The show ran for two seasons, airing on YTV and Fox Kids from 1999 to 2000.