Robotech Comic-Con Report

I figure that there will be people who want to know the latest facts but don't want to spend the time looking elsewhere. So here we go from what I know.

The new Robotech sequel to The Shadow Chronicles will be called "Robotech: Shadow Rising" They assume it will take two years for the new production to come out. There's not a lot of information about it yet. We do know that Steve and Tommy is working on the scripts and is in pre-production. Harmony Gold did show some kind of teaser trailer at Comic-Con for it though. This trailer should appear online at some point.

Robotech: The Shadow Chronciles DVD will be re-released this November as a Collector's Edition with two discs that will include a lot of extras such as first draft animation, outtakes, and other things. These first draft animation scenes seem interesting as Kevin attempt to say how they're not very family friendly...

On the Toynami front, the New Generation Beta Fighter will finally see release. It will be fully transformable and attach to the Alpha fighter. As well, New Generation Cyclones will finally be produced as well. Scott's Cyclone is the first and will be fully transformable with a Scott figurine. Both toys should be out this fall. The other cyclones will most likely be produced at some point.

Captain JLS posts a Anime News Network link on his site. A pretty good summary of the Robotech panel: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2007/comic-con-international/harmony-gold-usa

I think that's about it. That's all the main facts we know at this time.

Fan: Robotech Genesis' Teaser Trailer

The fanfilm group named UEG has cotninued work on their project and is offering a new teaser trailer to fans:

"We are proud to present you our new teaser trailer. The teaser shows the amazing advance we made in the production of Robotech Genesis... Presented in High definition. And is a must see....
http://www.robotech.united-earth-group.com/

The High definition (HD) version of the trailer can be found in the "downloads" section (Robotech Genesis - Teaser Trailer)
http://www.robotech.united-earth-group.com/component/option,com_ionfiles/Itemid,301/

Visit our forums as well, and feel free to drop us your comment..
http://www.robotech.united-earth-group.com/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,307/ "

- Regards U.E.G july 2007

Destroy All Podcasts DX reviews Mospeada

The podcast by the name of "Destroy All Podcasts DX" has decided to review Genesis Climber Mospeada Anime series, which is the Japanese source for Robotech's third saga. There's lots of fans for both versions of Mospeada, so this review should be of interest.

You can listen to review of their 15th episode here: http://www.destroyallpodcastsdx.com

In other news, I finally got my copy of the Art of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. So, it was a month late, better than three months.

Destroy All Podcasts DX reviews SDC Southern Cross

A podcast by the name of "Destroy All Podcasts DX" has decided to review Super Dimension Cavalry: Southern Cross Anime series, which is the Japanese source for Robotech's second saga. I haven't listened to it yet, but it should be pretty interesting. There's not too many people who has seen the original version.

You can listen to review of their 14th episode here: http://www.destroyallpodcastsdx.com/

A New Era of Uncertainty

It's true I've been out of the loop since July 1st. It seems a lot of major things have happened in a very short time. In reality, it's been happening without our knowing it. Robotech as a whole has been slowing down and the activity has been dying. Robotech as a product is not regenerating like it should either. Shadow Chronicles was meant to, but as events unfold, this may not be the case.

If you read the post below this, Khyron Prime, the first fan I know of, has actually attacked Harmony Gold physically. Ok, it was a pie, but it was something unheard of. Beyond this fact is something more serious. In the Anime News Network article, it states that Tom Bateman along with Alan Letz no longer work for Harmony Gold. I don't know if they were fired or laid off, but this is important. Tom Bateman was a major part of the Robotech department for us fans. He was someone who truly believed in the Robotech series and the Robotech brand. He was a major link of true fan communication between us and the company. Tom also helped Shadow Chronicles be a better Robotech product than it might have been, even if people still didn't like the final result. Whatever you think, this will cause a major shift in the future of Robotech. I will greatly miss Tom as a fan-friendly member of Harmony Gold. Hopefully he will stick around in the fandom and be a strong influence for Robotech.

It's sad to say, but Robotech just isn't what it was. The TV series will always be great, but it's the community and the world around it that made it last. I been a fan for over 9 years, and I think the hardcore flame in me is slowly cooling off. I still love Robotech, but I'm saddened by the last year or two worth of it's life.

I will like to give notice to Captain JLS' blog: http://sdf5x.blogspot.com/
He does a much better job at reporting common news and keeping up with things. JLS' video blogs are excellent as well.

I have decided to allow Captain JLS to take major coverage of popular and common news on his blog. He already does this and should continue to do a good job that he does. I will focus more on what he has missed and uncommon things. This does not mean my blog is dead. Please continue to send me your project news submissions and other things. I will continue to post about Robotech and the community. The only difference is that I will allow JLS to take the lead with the common news while I focus more on other articles in Robotech.

Let Robotech live. The fans is all it has.

Been Out of the Loop + Tommy, Khyron, & Pies

Well well. I been out of the loop on the web realm for over a week and the most action seemed to have happened then. Obviously the biggest news is Khyron Prime, but it's not that new now. It's about Tommy Yune, Khyron, and Pies. You have to watch it to believe it.

Anime News Network's Major report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2007/anime-expo/robotech's-tommy-yune-pied

Fan Creation: New Generation Wallpaper

ShaheenJ, a member from Robotech.com, has created a nice large Robotech wallpaper that is based around The New Generation. There is that one vehicle in bike mode that looks a lot like the Garland from Robotech: The Untold Story. Anyhow, good work!

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