A live-action adaptation of the venerable "giant robots" franchise,
Voltron is in the works. You know the popular 1980s Japanese animated
TV series, Voltron. This one...
The Voltron film has been in the works for nearly three year and it
wasn't until recently that New Regency films have acquired all the
rights for the film. Apparently, that has been all worked out and
Justin Marks is taking the helm for Voltron. [singlepic id=350 w=320
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Voltron, the upcoming live action film, is described as a
post-apocalyptic tale set in New York City and Mexico, where five
survivors of an alien attack band together and end up piloting the five
lion-shaped robots that combine and form the massive sword-wielding
Voltron that helps battle Earth’s invaders.
From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the
universe, comes a legend; the legend of Voltron, Defender of the
Universe, a mighty robot, loved by good, feared by evil. As Voltron's
legend grew, peace settled across the galaxy. On Planet Earth, a Galaxy
Alliance was formed. Together with the good planets of the solar
system, they maintained peace throughout the universe, until a new
horrible menace threatened the galaxy. Voltron was needed once more.
This is the story of the super force of space explorers, specially
trained and sent by the Alliance to bring back Voltron, Defender of the
Universe!