by Blair Marnell
Earlier this summer, the classic 80’s animated series “Voltron” moved ever closer to a live action adaptation when it was picked up by “The Dark Knight” producer Charles Roven's Atlas Entertainment and Jason Netter's Kickstart Entertainment. And now “Voltron” appears to have taken the next crucial step towards its silver screen debut.
The United Talent Agency has picked up “Voltron” and its U.S. rights holder World Events Productions as clients, according to The Hollywood Reporter. UTA is expected to help Roven and Netter find a screenwriter for “Voltron” before shopping it around to the major film studios. The announcement also hints at a new “Voltron” animated series that may be close to a deal, in addition to possible new “Voltron” video games and toys. Read more...
by Alan Kistler
Back in the 1980s, kids had a few cartoon heroes who they knew could taken on any enemy, no matter how powerful. There was "He-Man." There were the "Transformers." There was the "G.I. Joe" team. And there was "Voltron," “defender of the universe.”
Inspired by the Japanese anime series Beast King GoLion, “Voltron: Defender of the Universe” takes place sometime in the future. Humanity is spread out among the stars, forming the Galaxy Alliance. The story focused on a group of space explorers: Lance, Pidge, Hunk, Sven and their leader Keith. While out in space they are captured by the evil King Zarkon, an alien tyrant from Planet Doom who, along with his son Prince Lotor, wishes to conquer the universe. Eventually the heroes escape to the beautiful planet Arus, where they befriend Princess Allura, whose father died in battle against Zarkon. Read more...
I'm a child of the '80s and damn proud of it. I used to rush home from school for my daily "Transformers"/"G.I. Joe" fix. "Sesame Street" and "Mr. Rogers" were totally my nursery school bag. I had spiked hair for crying out loud! Proud '80s child or not though, I don't really remember "Voltron" too well.
I had a die-cast toy model of course. And I did watch the cartoon to some degree. I remember that there are five flying lion robots/spaceships that come together to form the mighty Voltron. That's about all though. Still, it'll be enough to draw me into the theater when "The Dark Knight" producer Charles Roven, along with pals Richard Suckle and Steve Alexander, put out their silver screen adaptation of the import cartoon series. Read more...
- Little known director Max Makowski reportedly signed on to helm “Voltron.” (Latino Review)
- “May Payne” trailer hits net. Mark Wahlberg’s assertion that Payne is the most complex character he’s ever played drowned out by copious explosions. (Yahoo)
- “House of Sand and Fog” director Vadim Perelman in heavy talks to helm “Poltergeist,” sources say. (Bloody-Disgusting)
- “You Won’t Believe How It Ends” promises final poster for “Saw V.” My bet is it’ll end up being terrible. How’s that for a guess? (Slashfilm)
Another day, another chance to profess my undying love for Anne Hathaway, set to star in a new flick from Jonathan Demme. That and news on "Voltron," "Thor," and "Iron Man" in our links of the day.
- Voltron gearing up for big-screen invasion. (Variety)
- A new king in Asgard: "Layer Cake" director Matthew Vaughn to helm "Thor." (Variety)
- New "Iron Man" image. (Superhero Hype)
- Meditate on this! Anne Hathaway to star in Jonathan Demme's "Dancing with Shiva." (Variety)
- Salma Hayek to headline romantic comedy. (Hollywood Reporter)
