Voltron coming to Nicktoons
Starting in 2011, Nicktoons will air 26 half-hour episodes of Voltron Force, about five space explorers who pilot robotic lions that combine to form Voltron, an invincible guardian sworn to defend the Universe.
The series will remain faithful to the old show, while introducing new recruits to fight alongside the original characters.
WEP and Classic Media had been developing a live action feature for some time but scribes, including Justin Marks, have yet to lock down the right tone, producers said.
In addition to Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Warner Bros.' animation is reviving a version of Thundercats for Cartoon Network, which has had a feature treatment stuck in development. Also, billionaire Haim Saban bought back Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers from Disney last month for about $100 million to reboot as TV shows on Nickelodeon and toys.
Voltron: Defender of the Universe is in development .
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Vanboy
Damn, I was hoping that the movie would get made. Oh well. I hope this is done cool, without the Japanese mannerisms. Make the characters American with American personalities.
While the issue of bringing back the classics is up, I wish The Thunderbirds would get brought back. Done with real puppets again. No CGI.
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CelluloidDreams
I hated Voltron as a kid! I always skipped this cartoon!!!
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I AM FRATSON
Thundercats are coming back out to television, just like this. I loved Voltron growing up - im hoping the tv series is a hit that they can take it to the big screen then.
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Justhim_sir
Voltron a movie is a no, thunderkats might be possible but I'm waiting to see can they pull off Akira, that movie was pretty cool.
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