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Bidding war over…. Voltron!

chris — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:15:31 +0000

Hollywood is finally ready to give Voltron the Transformers treatment. The 1984 animated series Voltron: Defender of the Universe may actually become a big budget Hollywood production. According to Vulture, a bidding war has erupted between producers of The Dark Knight Rises and Relativity Media, the studio behind a number of successful action films and Judd Apatow comedies in the last few years. Sources say development is moving along and the film could hit theaters in 2013 or 2014, which would put it in line for Voltron’s 30th anniversary.

For those who didn’t watch Saturday morning cartoons in the 1980s, Voltron is an interesting success story. The show was created by an American man named Peter Keefe in 1983 by splicing together licensed footage from two different Japanese animes: Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV. Keefe created new storylines by combining the footage, cutting out excessive violence and Japanese themes and locations. Popular 90s kids show The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers was heavily influenced by the success of Voltron.

However, in recent years, the original Japanese owner of the animes, Toei, has demanded money every time a Voltron series or movie tries to get off the ground, which put a damper on the chances of a big budget film or revival for a very long time. In the last few years, a deal was struck with Toei and development on a new TV show and movie began. Concept art for the live-action CGI film was leaked last fall.

Voltron could make an interesting movie, but it would need a Transformers-sized budget, unique art style (it can’t look just like it), and a director more talented than Michael Bay. Can Hollywood pull this off? We’re not so sure.

src.. http://news.yahoo.com/s/digitaltrends/20110309/tc_digitaltrends/hollywoodinabiddingwarovervoltronmovie_1

Xmen First Class Trailer

chris — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:30:48 +0000

Here it is folks.. Looks promising.

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Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Trailer

chris — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:46:26 +0000

The trailer for the 3rd installment of Transformers.

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Green Lantern Trailer

chris — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:59:24 +0000

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The Expendables

chris — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 23:35:31 +0000

I went to go see The Expendables yesterday morning, and was pleasantly surprised. I had a great time, and the movie was an absolute blast. Don’t think about taking kids however; as its bloody as all hell. It had a great cameo scene with Sly, Arnold, and Bruce which is absolutely hilarious, with lots of 80s 1-liners, and references to Die Hard, Predator, Commando, and Rambo.
If you haven’t seen it, and love a good action flick, The Expendables is a WIN!

Thor trailer

chris — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:11:35 +0000

What’s that you say? You have the Thor trailer from Comic Con. Yep, I sure do, and guess what you can watch it too.

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A few new Thor images released.

chris — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:57:15 +0000

Chris Hemsworth is really looking bad ass in this role. I’m getting more excited the more I see.
Here’s a few newer images.

New Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Trailer

chris — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:18:53 +0000

This is the new Official Harry Potter trailer released yesterday, June 28th, 2010. I am really looking forward to the conclusion of the series.
Part 1 is Due out this November 19th, 2010.

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Anyone can be chosen

chris — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:40:33 +0000

Mortal Kombat – Devestation

chris — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:07:09 +0000

OMG – Is it true, can this possibly be the new trailer for the upcoming Mortal Kombat Movie. This trailer looks kompletely epic! Violent, bloody violent! I can’t wait!

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