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Sony has announced that they have acquired the rights for the popular science fiction franchise "Robotech", which was viewed as a prospective film franchise.
Gianni Nunnari and Mark Canton are set to produce the live-action film adaptation while Michael Gordon is set to pen the story script. Sony Pictures Entertainment Group President Doug Belgard, Columbia Pictures Production Chief Michael De Luca, and Sony Pictures Vice President of Creative Production Matthew Milam will oversee the project.
De Luca expressed his thoughts on the project in Variety. He described Robotech as unique as it leads the audience to a world where there are infinite possibilities amidst of the threat of destruction, while integrating love and heroism.
Canton says that "Robotech" is a "very significant and legendary" part of anime history, which drove the anime genre into what they are at present. He expressed his excitement on working on the the franchise's modern adaptation, along with Gianni and Sony Pictures.
"The Immorals" producer Nunnari that "nothing is more relevant today" than the Robotech characters as they exemplify both the annihilating and liberating features of technology. For the producer, outstanding movies of today should possess "insane visuals and powerful themes."
Harmony Gold Exceutive Producer Frank Agrama, the former intellectual property rights holder of "Robotech", also expressed his thoughts on the project in IGN. Agrama said that they have "waited 30 years for the chips to fall in place", which has happened. He expressed his certainty that fans will be astonished once "Robotech" hits the big screen. He also conveyed his gratitude to the people who have now the rights to the science fiction franchise.
"Robotech" is a science-fiction franchise, which originally began as an 85-episode anime television series. The story was adapted from three anime series - "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross", "Super Dimension Cavarly Southern Cross", and "Genesis Climber MOSPEADA." It was created by Harmony Gold USA in collaboration with Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd.
Upon making its way to the United States, the franchise was able to inspire authors, game creators, and toy manufacturers.
"Robotech" is the short form for "Robotechnology", which refers to the scientific innovation from an alien aircraft that crashed on an island in the Southern Pacific. Earth utilized such discovery to enhance robotic technologies, which are geared to combat extraterrestrial invasions.
Will "Robotech" contribute to the growth of an Anime Cinematic Universe?
Fans have to wait for further announcement from Sony Pictures.
