SDCC 2011: VOLTRON The Movie - Official Announcement!
I know we've been hearing about a big screen adaptation of Voltron for years, but now it looks like there is going to be actual movement on the film production. Relativity Media recently made the announcement that they have optioned the feature film rights for Voltron from World Event Productions, and will officially adapt the live-action big screen version from the 1984 cult-classic animated series Voltron: Defender of the Universe. Atlas Entertainment's Charles Roven (The Dark Knight) and Richard Suckl will be producing the film.
I grew up watching Voltron, and I've been waiting for this film to finally get off the freakin' ground! I couldn't be more excited to hear that this is officially happening! I can't wait to see who they end up bringing on board to direct it. This could be a epic film. What do you all think?
From the Press Release:
In Voltron, 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."
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 property has sold over 300,000 DVDs, established numerous apparel and consumer product deals and has spawned a TV series, "Voltron Force," which became Nicktoon's highest-rated debut ever on June 16, 2011.
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."