Voltron transforms to the big screen

*Raph's Girl* · 08-10-2007, 06:12 PM

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=43144

New Regency has partnered with the Mark Gordon Co. to adapt Voltron: Defender of the Universe, the 1980s Japanese animated SF TV show, into a possible franchise, Variety reported.

Producer Mark Gordon has been developing the movie, with Justin Marks writing the script.

Interest in the property hit a high after Transformers turned into a box-office juggernaut, raking in nearly $300 million to date.

Marks' take is described as a post-apocalyptic tale of survival set in New York City and Mexico.

In the animated series, five Galaxy Alliance pilots control vehicles shaped like lions that combine and form the massive sword-wielding Voltron robot in order to battle an evil menace.

Marks is also adapting He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for Joel Silver at Warner Brothers and the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow for Supermax.

Raph's Girl note: Oh dear...I wonder how many people will compare it to Power Rangers???

But man I remember playing with the action figures when I was like 5. Loved the show.

*Drtooth* · 08-10-2007, 08:52 PM

Why in snot's name can't they just track down the original Japanese studio that animated it, and make a new animated movie with fuller animation. That I'd see.

On a weird note, before I ever heard of Voltron I got some kid's hand me down Voltron Robots and called them "Space Grizzlies" (based on the Berenstain Bears "The Bad Dreams") I was about 4 at the time.

*KROW* · 08-11-2007, 02:51 PM

Okay. So does this mean that the infamous 1-18-08 trailer is NOT a Voltron teaser?

*Spitfire* · 08-11-2007, 02:57 PM

Great their making more crappy cartoons into live action movies.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-11-2007, 04:56 PM

JJ Abrams movie is more likely a Rickroll

*ToTheNines* · 08-11-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Okay. So does this mean that the infamous 1-18-08 trailer is NOT a Voltron teaser?

Yes it does, the new rumored name for that one is Overnight.

*KROW* · 08-12-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Yes it does, the new rumored name for that one is Overnight.

I thought so. Ah, well... Maybe this project will have the same surprising impact as Transformers. Metal, transforming robots from space is Hollywood-hip now.

08-10-2007, 06:12 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Voltron transforms to the big screen http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...ory=0&id=43144 New Regency has partnered with the Mark Gordon Co. to adapt Voltron: Defender of the Universe, the 1980s Japanese animated SF TV show, into a possible franchise, Variety reported. Producer Mark Gordon has been developing the movie, with Justin Marks writing the script. Interest in the property hit a high after Transformers turned into a box-office juggernaut, raking in nearly $300 million to date. Marks' take is described as a post-apocalyptic tale of survival set in New York City and Mexico. In the animated series, five Galaxy Alliance pilots control vehicles shaped like lions that combine and form the massive sword-wielding Voltron robot in order to battle an evil menace. Marks is also adapting He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for Joel Silver at Warner Brothers and the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow for Supermax. Raph's Girl note: Oh dear...I wonder how many people will compare it to Power Rangers??? But man I remember playing with the action figures when I was like 5. Loved the show. __________________

08-10-2007, 08:52 PM	#2
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	Why in snot's name can't they just track down the original Japanese studio that animated it, and make a new animated movie with fuller animation. That I'd see. On a weird note, before I ever heard of Voltron I got some kid's hand me down Voltron Robots and called them "Space Grizzlies" (based on the Berenstain Bears "The Bad Dreams") I was about 4 at the time. __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

08-11-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
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