Weaponizers Set for Discovery U.S. Premiere

SYDNEY: Weaponizers from Beyond Productions, the producers behind the popular Mythbusters franchise, will make its world premiere on Discovery Channel in the U.S. on May 11 at 9 p.m.

The three-part series features two teams of master builders, called "Weaponizers," who turn ordinary vehicles into remote-controlled machines of destruction. Inspired by a different theme for each episode, the teams will use their expertise in hot-rod restoration, pyrotechnics, special effects, crash engineering and military weaponry to try to create an indestructible vehicle. In round one, the teams undertake a challenge-based phase where the vehicles race to destroy or defend exploding targets. Then in round two, the “Weaponizers” are thrown into a “Carmageddon Round,” where there are no rules.

The series is executive produced by John Luscombe and Rob Hammersley for Beyond Productions. Chris Rantamaki is the executive producer for Discovery Channel.