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Monday
18Aug2008

Voltron Movie Might Still Come Together

DateMonday, August 18, 2008 at 1:32AM
We've heard that a Voltron movie was coming, and of course, it definitely made sense after the spectacular success of Transformers last summer. Why no Gobots movie yet? It might have to do with Hasbro, which owns Transformers, buyinh out the rights to Gobots years ago and in 2002 a toy series called Transformers: Gobots was released. So, they've been assimilated into that product line, I guess. That's what my research tells me at any rate.

As for Voltron, the plans to make it into a film have apparently been on the table since well before Transformers was announced. But now the film has been put into turnaround by a Fox subsidiary, according to Variety. Usually, that's a bad thing. However, Relativity Media may save the project, although on a smaller budget, "utilizing the type of cost-effective technology employed in films including 300."

Producers Mark Gordon and Jordan Wynn are searching for a director, and Variety indicates that shouldn't take long. The script - or a script for Voltron: Defender of the Universe - is already in place thanks to Justin Marks, who also cranked out the new He-Man movie and the upcoming superhero flick, Green Arrow.

It's intriguing to hear the comparison to 300 for Voltron. Because the script centers on five human survivors of an apocalypse who maneuver the lion-shaped robots that form Voltron, perhaps that cool green screen technology can work to create an effective apocalyptic landscape, offering a new look for Voltron, as well as being something completely different from Michael Bay's sun-kissed Transformers.

Because the producers want to move quickly, we'll keep you posted if we hear about a director falling into place.

AuthorColin Boyd | | in , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment5 Comments |

Reader Comments (5)

heck yes. this was my favorite cartoon as a kid (still tivo it on Boomerang) and have been saying they need to make this into a movie!! :) go Voltron!

Monday, August 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterBrittany

Even though I enjoyed Voltron as a kid, I see no need to make it into a movie. I just don't see how five lion robots forming into a massive robot would make any sort of sense on the big screen.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterEvan

well live action worked for power rangers which is sorta similar... worked for transformers too like they said...

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterteej

"AND I'LL FORM THE HEAD!"

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLost Wilson

Well I'm already nervous. "five survivors of an apocolypse"? So NOT watching the show they plan to turn Iinto a movie is a reqirement? WHY do these producers and scriptwriters feel the need to take a royal dump on what came before? Why not take the bones and build it from there? The show was successful as it was. The people who grew up watching this are excited cause they remember (even if it was altered) a great show. WHY change it?

I like the sound of low budget. Creative ideas come from no money. Comparing the look to "300", good. Comparing it to "Power Rangers" bad (that show sucked, and it was a total Voltron ripoff).

Bottom line: It should be set on Arus, the five guys are from Earth, one gets kIlled, princess takes over her spot, and they fight Prince Lotor and the forces of the planet Doom. K.I.S.S, you know?

Monday, February 2, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterKRISTIN

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