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20th Century Fox-based production company New Regency has partnered with the Mark Gordon Company to adapt Voltron: Defender of the Universe into a possible franchise.

Producer Mark Gordon has been developing the film, based on the popular 1980s Japanese animated TV series, comic books and toy line, for some time with Justin Marks writing the script.

But interest in the property hit a high after Transformers turned into a box office juggernaut, raking in nearly $300 million to date.

Marks' take is described as a post-apocalyptic tale of survival set in New York City and Mexico.

In the animated series, five Galaxy Alliance pilots control vehicles shaped like lions that combine and form the massive sword-wielding Voltron robot in order to battle an evil menace.

Gordon is producing with Lawrence Inglee and Jordan Wynn shepherding the project. Mark Costa and Ford Oelman are executive producers.

Marks is also adapting He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for Joel Silver at Warner Bros., as well as the Green Arrow pic Supermax, also at the studio. Marks also has Street Fighter in the works at Hyde Park and Fox.

You read the same thing I read a little while ago. I thought about posting this but got side tracked with admin duties.

This should hopefully put the nail in the coffin that "Cloverfield" is not the Voltron movie.

All Im saying is No Planet Aeris Not interested. Is Geoerge Lucas the Only human being able to create a fictional galaxy. Damn what happened to imagination.

Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

Phategod1 wrote:All Im saying is No Planet Aeris Not interested. Is Geoerge Lucas the Only human being able to create a fictional galaxy. Damn what happened to imagination.

I know.. It is being set on Earth...
For all we know the lions will be made from junk parts or something silly like that.

Cyber Bishop wrote:

Phategod1 wrote:All Im saying is No Planet Aeris Not interested. Is Geoerge Lucas the Only human being able to create a fictional galaxy. Damn what happened to imagination.

I know.. It is being set on Earth...
For all we know the lions will be made from junk parts or something silly like that.

It's not like it hasn't happened before.

Shadowman wrote:

Cyber Bishop wrote:

Phategod1 wrote:All Im saying is No Planet Aeris Not interested. Is Geoerge Lucas the Only human being able to create a fictional galaxy. Damn what happened to imagination.

I know.. It is being set on Earth...
For all we know the lions will be made from junk parts or something silly like that.

It's not like it hasn't happened before.

LOL..

Junkions from Voltron!!

I really don't get why Voltron has to be on Earth.

It's like the only aliens who can be in movies have to be evil and invading Earth.

Instead of an alien planet of humans being invaded by other aliens.

Also, you know what rocked? The Image Voltron comic from a few years back. Now that was a damned good version of Voltron.

I think Earth is being used because they will want non fans to see it and Earth will be a more familiar territory then Arus

Wheeljack35 wrote:I think Earth is being used because they will want non fans to see it and Earth will be a more familiar territory then Arus

Still, it doesn't make much sense. It's not like non-fans wouldn't want to see a sci-fi movie based on some distant planet.

Have you ever heard anyone say "I'm not gonna see this movie because it doesn't happen on Earth" ?

I gotta agree with Phate, it seems that the only sci-fi movies based on distant worlds can only be Star Wars, and horror movies.

Edit: It really seems like a cop-out on the part of the writers.

what are you guys talkin bout

Megaman-J wrote:what are you guys talkin bout

The Voltron movie.

Dr Buffalo wrote:Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

No one noticed this post, huh?

Dr Buffalo wrote:Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

Interesting... you learn something new everyday!

Shadowman wrote:

Megaman-J wrote:what are you guys talkin bout

The Voltron movie.

Dr Buffalo wrote:Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

No one noticed this post, huh?

But then, which version of Voltron do people remember more? The English version with planet Arus, or the original Japanese version?

Senor Hugo wrote:

Shadowman wrote:

Megaman-J wrote:what are you guys talkin bout

The Voltron movie.

Dr Buffalo wrote:Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

No one noticed this post, huh?

But then, which version of Voltron do people remember more? The English version with planet Arus, or the original Japanese version?

If they're starting from scratch, it won't matter one bit and no one will give a damn about which planet it's on.

You ask a lot of people on the street if they remember Voltron, they'll most likely say "Oh yeah, that Lion thing with the sword." Voltron was never quite as popular as TF, outside of Fan/Geek/Collector circles, and most people wouldn't even know the difference between Arus and Earth.

Seriously, as long as the movie's good, who gives a sh*t about which planet it's on? That's being way, way, way too anal.

Senor Hugo wrote:
But then, which version of Voltron do people remember more? The English version with planet Arus, or the original Japanese version?

Depends on where you live, I suppose.

Professor Smooth wrote:

Senor Hugo wrote:
But then, which version of Voltron do people remember more? The English version with planet Arus, or the original Japanese version?

Depends on where you live, I suppose.

Good point, my thumb isn't on the pulse of the Japanese fanbase for Voltron, so I wouldn't be sure at all.

Autobot032 wrote:

Senor Hugo wrote:

Shadowman wrote:

Megaman-J wrote:what are you guys talkin bout

The Voltron movie.

Dr Buffalo wrote:Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

No one noticed this post, huh?

But then, which version of Voltron do people remember more? The English version with planet Arus, or the original Japanese version?

If they're starting from scratch, it won't matter one bit and no one will give a damn about which planet it's on.

You ask a lot of people on the street if they remember Voltron, they'll most likely say "Oh yeah, that Lion thing with the sword." Voltron was never quite as popular as TF, outside of Fan/Geek/Collector circles, and most people wouldn't even know the difference between Arus and Earth.

Seriously, as long as the movie's good, who gives a sh*t about which planet it's on? That's being way, way, way too anal.

I kept my comment vague to avoid any Super apologetic Fanboys or people "who can enjoy a movie" but a lot of people get the jist of what I was saying removing planet Arus,Removing all the mythos of Lion Voltron and you get a heaping POS with flames painted on the arms. I just wish all the people who "Can enjoy a movie" would stop reading news and speculating about movie cause they'll spend the money anyway.

Phategod1 wrote:

Autobot032 wrote:

Senor Hugo wrote:

Shadowman wrote:

Megaman-J wrote:what are you guys talkin bout

The Voltron movie.

Dr Buffalo wrote:Well technically in Japan, it takes place on a post-apocalyptic earth, they changed it to a different planet because the censors didn't think intercontinental genocide would go over well with the parents.

No one noticed this post, huh?

But then, which version of Voltron do people remember more? The English version with planet Arus, or the original Japanese version?

If they're starting from scratch, it won't matter one bit and no one will give a damn about which planet it's on.

You ask a lot of people on the street if they remember Voltron, they'll most likely say "Oh yeah, that Lion thing with the sword." Voltron was never quite as popular as TF, outside of Fan/Geek/Collector circles, and most people wouldn't even know the difference between Arus and Earth.

Seriously, as long as the movie's good, who gives a sh*t about which planet it's on? That's being way, way, way too anal.

I kept my comment vague to avoid any Super apologetic Fanboys or people "who can enjoy a movie" but a lot of people get the just of what I was saying removing planet Arus,Removing all the mythos of Lion Voltron and you get a heaping POS with flames painted on the arms. I just wish all the people who "Can enjoy a movie" would stop reading news and speculating about movie cause they'll spend the money anyway.

No, say what you really mean. "I wish people who disagree with me would just shut the hell up. I don't give a sh*t about their opinion...to the point that I don't even care about them."

And that *IS* what you mean. I got the gist of what you were saying and I didn't agree with it. I could care less whether or not you're a Voltron purist who just has to have Arus be the planet because it gives you a fanwankin' hard-on.

And I'm willing to give this version of Voltron, a chance. Whether or not you like it, and guess what? I'll enjoy it without your permission! (oooh...lookit that, disrespecting your power over others. Oh wait...you have none.)

While you're writing that list of those who should shut their mouths, add yourself to the list.

You're adding nothing to the conversation, and you're belittling those who would oppose you. You'd be happy silencing them.

You'd make a great President.

I wasn't belittling any one and I wasn't even talking about you. I was referring to individuals who participate In year long Circle jerks and love any haphazard BS Hollywood shovels down there throat just because there are lots of splosions, if you can give a intelligent reason why A sci-fi movie HAS to take place on earth instead of galaxy far away then By all means please explain it to me. To me I find the whole (Non-fans will not understand it if doesn't place on earth) a piss poor cop-out. No-one singling you out,or putting you on a list, you don't matter that much to me. My main point is whats the point of half assing the Idea. its like no one has the balls to make a entire Universe anymore and there are too many Drones that will eat the sh*t up regardless. Now put that in you self righteous pipe and smoke it.

Phategod1 wrote:I wasn't belittling any one and I wasn't even talking about you. I was referring to individuals who participate In year long Circle jerks and love any haphazard BS Hollywood shovels down there throat just because there are lots of splosions, if you can give a intelligent reason why A sci-fi movie HAS to take place on earth instead of galaxy far away then By all means please explain it to me. To me I find the whole (Non-fans will not understand it if doesn't place on earth) a piss poor cop-out. No-one singling you out,or putting you on a list, you don't matter that much to me. My main point is whats the point of half assing the Idea. its like no one has the balls to make a entire Universe anymore and there are too many Drones that will eat the sh*t up regardless. Now put that in you self righteous pipe and smoke it.

Well, I'd be able to, but you have to get your lips off the pipe first.

I didn't say the non fans wouldn't understand if it took place on Arus. I said they wouldn't care, and it's true.

For example:

Do you remember Voltron: Defender Of The Universe?

"Um...oh yeah, wasn't that that lion thing with the sword or something?"

Yes. My next question is, when the movie comes out...

"They're makin' a movie? Cool? I guess..."

Yeah, anywho...when it comes out...would you care if it takes place on Earth, or Planet Arus like in the cartoon.

"Look man, I barely know what the hell you talkin' 'bout. I don't give a f*ck where they put it. I ain't gon' see it. Damn, lame ass geek motherf*cker..."

And if you think that doesn't happen, think again.

If we can slide in Planet Arus, by all means, go for it. But if it does take place on Earth, it won't destroy the Voltron mythos because of it. What would destroy it, is if they didn't make it Voltron, but some damned MMPR knockoff. (and it's going to be quite a task to get the general public to see it as anything but. Even with a "rich" history.)

Whatever it takes to get it to the bigscreen and actually work, is fine by me.

I didn't understand half of that but its 4AM so it might be me. All I'm saying One planet, putting it on earth, already screams half assing. I'm not a giant Fan of voltron but I know sven from the princess however, but I just find the fact that Hollywood always plays it safe, boring and unimaginative.

Phategod1 wrote:I didn't understand half of that but its 4AM so it might be me. All I'm saying One planet, putting it on earth, already screams half assing. I'm not a giant Fan of voltron but I know sven from the princess however, but I just find the fact that Hollywood always plays it safe, boring and unimaginative.

Hollywood takes risks all the time *coughPaulyShorecough* but there's not a big audience for Voltron. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of fans and good childhood memories of the property, but they're not enough to get this thing off the ground.

Once people see the five lions, color coded suits, etc...they're going to say "Oh, post apocalyptic, filled with mindnumbing violence version of Power Rangers! No way in hell will I take my family to see that." then there will be bitching about the toy tie-ins, etc...

The story's far from finished, we may yet still see Arus.

Either way, quite frankly, I'm stunned we're even going to see a Voltron movie, especially after all this time and no product in the stores for almost a decade.

If this works, it'll be nothing short of a miracle. To go from nothing, to big screen, with loads of Tie-ins, etc...I'd like to see them pull it off, period. But I'd like to see how far they can carry this.