Voltron live-action movie coming from Relativity Media
In Voltron: Defender of the Universe, an elite battle force defends the fate of mankind in the spectacular action adventure. Five young warriors are responsible for the future of the galaxy when they become pilots of a battalion of ultra-high-tech Robot Lions, powerful vessels with the ability to join together to form a fearsome mega-weapon known as Voltron: Defender of the Universe.
The original series, based on the Japanese anime properties Beast King GoLion and Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV, aired in the United States for two years and has been described as an "international pop-culture hit" that has garnered a large following over the last 25 years. In recent years, the Voltron: Defender of the Universe property has sold over 300,000 DVDs, established numerous apparel and consumer product deals and has spawned a highly-successful TV series, Voltron Force, which became Nicktoon's highest-rated debut ever on June 16, 2011. Voltron will be making its first-ever panel debut at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 21 where they will feature a presentation of all-new and classic Voltron content.
The live-action film will be produced by Atlas Entertainment's Roven (The Dark Knight) and Richard Suckle (The International), along with Kickstart Entertainment's Jason Netter (Wanted). World Events Productions' Ted Koplar (Voltron Force) will executive produce. The script is being penned by Thomas Dean Donnelly (Conan the Barbarian) and Joshua Oppenheimer (Sahara).
Tooley said...
"For nearly three decades, Voltron has captured the minds of a nostalgically loyal and rabid fan base and has long been considered a hotly-pursued project. We are beyond excited World Event Productions and Atlas Entertainment have placed their trust and faith in Relativity to bring this coveted property to the big screen, and usher in a new generation of devoted fans." Tooley added, "With Chuck and Richard's experience producing tentpoles, they are the perfect producers to bring this potential franchise to theaters."
Roven, co-founder, Atlas Entertainment said...
"It's incredibly gratifying to officially announce the development of the live-action Voltron movie this week, given its recent resurgence and the start of Comic-Con."
Suckle, producer, Atlas Entertainment added, "I know there's been a lot of rumors and speculation about this movie, so it's great to finally confirm to all the Voltron fans everywhere that we're coming for them."
Suckle, producer, Atlas Entertainment added, "I know there's been a lot of rumors and speculation about this movie, so it's great to finally confirm to all the Voltron fans everywhere that we're coming for them."
Voltron: Defender of the Universe is in development .
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Reggie Stalling
Yes...yes....yes!!!! Bout time
2 years agoby @Reggie-StallingFlag
Sean
@rudy
Yes, you're right.
2 years agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Rudy
Come on guys, admit it, at least the concept art looks awesome.
2 years agoby @rudyFlag
Sean
@Number1Wolverine
I guess we'll see how that will turn out.
2 years agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
CUPID
@keith-desanty Yeah, their doing that but its just calling it Pacific Rim.
2 years agoby @cupidFlag
Salem6777
HELL YEA!
2 years agoby @Salem6777Flag
Monkeyiron 2.0
I wonder will they use the Voltcoms from The Voltro Force tv show on Nicktoons
2 years agoby @monkeyiron2-0Flag
Monkeyiron 2.0
If this movie does well then there is hope for a Power Rangers Reboot Movie
2 years agoby @monkeyiron2-0Flag
Justhim_sir
They better have a great cgi team to make those bots real like michael had for Transformers, it ain't going to work if the graphics suck.
2 years agoby @justhim-sirFlag
BERSERKER
@themoviefanatic - I agree with you on Voltron and Transformers, but i want a Gundam movie.
2 years agoby @Number1WolverineFlag
nitti21
@felipe-11 oh, ok
2 years agoby @nitti21Flag
felipe-11
@nitti21 Yes, we do.
2 years agoby @felipe-11Flag
nitti21
do we need this?
2 years agoby @nitti21Flag
MovieManiac
@dan1 - It sounds exactly like Power Rangers.
2 years agoby @moviemaniac66Flag
Sean
@Number1Wolverine
I bet Voltron has the chance to be as good as Transformers 1 and 3. Transformers only went downhill when Tranformers 2 came out, not before or after it came out.
2 years agoby @themoviefanaticFlag
Nicholaus XX
Oh, God, no.
2 years agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
BERSERKER
Now that Transformers is downhill, Voltron is up.
2 years agoby @Number1WolverineFlag
Monkeyiron 2.0
No no no Robotech no no
2 years agoby @monkeyiron2-0Flag
Keith DeSanty
I would like to see a live action robotech movie
2 years agoby @keith-desantyFlag
Monkeyiron 2.0
Hope it kick-ass like transformers because if this works than there mite be hope 4 that Power Ranger movie
2 years agoby @monkeyiron2-0Flag
angelheart1016
Yeah...It's about time for some different robots !
2 years agoby @angelheart1016Flag
Dan
This sounds like Power Rangers.
2 years agoby @dan1Flag
Rumesh Tharanga Hettiarachchi
Splendid News!
2 years agoby @Rumesh-Tharanga-HettiarachchiFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Hope they can do it. They are gonna need a lot of luck
2 years agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
ejk1
good luck.
2 years agoby @ejk1Flag
mazinger76
Screw Voltron! What about Mazinger!?!?!
2 years agoby @mazinger76Flag
Buriblazing
very nice!
2 years agoby @buriblazingFlag