Friday, May 31, 2013
HELLO KITTY HITS THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TO GET YOUR VOTE
Hello Kitty is on the campagin trail and promises to “go to your side and hug you” if she gets to #1. You can cast your vote for Hello Kitty on the ballot page until July 7.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
LIONSGATE SHARES RISE 4.7% AFTER STRONG GROWTH
FULL DISCLOSURE: Lionsgate and Harmony Gold have a deal to distribute Robotech: Love Live Alive and Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles on DVD.
From Deadline.com
The stock is up about 4.7% in after-hours trading after the studio reported 12-month growth in just about every unit except for television production. In the quarter that ended in March, Lionsgate had net income of nearly $163M, up from a $22.7 loss in the period last year, on revenues of $785.7M, +21.8%. The top line beat the Street’s expectation for $753.0M. And earnings at $1.10 were well ahead of predictions for 44 cents.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
ROBOTECH RPG BATTLEFOAM BAG UPDATE!
From the Robotech RPG Kickstarter page.
This is great news for the "Battle Cry" pledges!We are pleased to announce that we have received word from Battlefoam. They have taken a look at the contents and size of the game pieces in the Battle Cry. They have told us that they are working on the specific count but that, "it will fit a FULL Battle Cry pledge, no problem."
LIVE ACTION "AKIRA" WRITER SPEAKS OUT ABOUT PROJECT
FULL DISCLOSURE: Warner Brothers has a deal with Harmony Gold for a live action Robotech film.
Collider.com has a interesting interview with, Gary Whitta, about his work on the live action Akira movie. While its not Robotech related, it is interesting to hear the issues that had be dealt with in regards to an adaptation.
And sometimes it’s just not the right time. I always feel like, when you’ve got a piece of material, it will always find a way to get made. Movies are dead for a long time, and then they come back and they find the right time for them. One of the difficulties when I was working on Akira is that Watchmen was coming out around that time. It came out, and it wasn’t a huge hit. It was successful, but I don’t think it was what the studio hoped it would be. And it’s a similar thing, right? Difficult, mature graphic novel that’s not Superman; it’s something only the fans really know about. New York gets destroyed, it’s very uncompromising. And I think they looked at that and said, “Well, why would we want to do exactly that again?” I think that was part of what complicated it.
So, like I said, I had a great time working on it. I got to sit in rooms where we got to design the bike, and you have those days where you’re like, “You know what? This is why this is still the coolest job in the world.” Even with all the aggravation and all the frustrations that you have, you get to sit around and say, “What does Kaneda’s bike look like in this version of the movie?” And we had the concepts, we built some of the models and it’s like, this still a badass job to do.
G4TV TO BE REPLACED BY THE ESQUIRE NETWORK ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
Despite a delay announced last month, G4TV will be killed off and replaced with the Esquire Network on September 23rd.
Here is the press release in full:
Los Angeles, CA (May 29, 2013) – Esquire Network will debut on Monday, September 23, 2013, it was announced today. The network will kick off primetime with a two-hour special that commemorates Esquire magazine’s landmark 80th anniversary, timed to coincide with the October debut of the magazine’s anniversary issue. The original ESQUIRE 80TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL (WT) will look back at the social, political and cultural forces that shaped our lives over the last eight decades – told through the lens of the magazine, its stories, images and covers.
Said Esquire Network general manager Adam Stotsky, who made today’s announcement, “As Esquire magazine reaches such a significant milestone, it only seems fitting that Esquire Network kick off by celebrating the rich legacy of this iconic brand. And we will build on this unparalleled 80 year history with a new primetime lineup featuring compelling original programming that hits on the wide-ranging interests, aspirations and passions of men today.”
“Additionally,” said Laura Molen, Executive Vice President, Cable Advertising Sales, NBCUniversal, “Esquire Network is providing advertisers with an opportunity not currently offered by a television network to reach today’s educated, upscale man across multiple platforms.”
The 80th anniversary special joins a growing pipeline of original programming, including previously announced series KNIFE FIGHT, an underground cooking competition hosted by Ilan Hall; THE GETAWAY, exploring the world’s most amazing cities through the eyes of a revolving cast of travel-loving celebs; HOW I ROCK IT, a look at style in all its forms, hosted by NBA superstar Baron Davis; RISKY LISTING, a docuseries set in the exclusive, intensely competitive world of New York nightlife real estate; and AMERICAN FIELD TRIP (WT), a trip across the country with photojournalist Matt Hranek, in search of people, places and objects that embody the timeless American spirit.
In addition, the network is announcing production on two new original series, BREW DOGS (WT) and HORSE PLAYERS.
For BREW DOGS (WT), produced by Custom Productions and Redtail Media, Scottish “beer evangelists” James Watt and Martin Dickie travel across America with a vital mission: to prove that the drink of the masses doesn’t need to taste mass-produced. In each episode of the 6×60 series, James and Martin, who own the UK’s fastest-growing brewery, visit a different American beer town, celebrate distinctive craft beers and create their own locally-inspired draft.
HORSE PLAYERS, a 7×60 series produced by Go Go Luckey for Esquire Network, takes place in the high-stakes world of professional horse race handicapping, where the only thing bigger than the bets are the characters placing them. From Churchill Downs to Saratoga to Santa Anita, each episode follows a group of handicappers as they travel the country in search of instant riches – and compete for the title of America’s top handicapper.
It is unknown if any anime will be shown on the new channel.Esquire Network’s offering will also include contemporary series making their network premiere, including: LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, PARKS AND RECREATION, PARTY DOWN, BURN NOTICE and PSYCH.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
UPGRADE YOUR ROBOTECH RPG KICKSTARTER PLEDGE
From the Robotech Facebook Page
To help here is a nice chart of the add ons available.All pledges placed before the May 20th deadline will be eligible to increase their backing level to take advantage of Kickstarter exclusives! http://kck.st/10kBVaN
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
JAPAN EXPO USA REVISES TICKET POLICY
From Anime News Network
The organizers of the new "Japan Expo, 1st Impact" convention in Santa Clara, California announced on Tuesday that all tickets for the convention will allow re-entry. Fans had objected to an earlier version of the ticket policy that did not allow re-entry for most attendees.
On Monday, organizers released its initial ticketing details which mirrored the policy at Japan Expo Paris. In this earlier version of the ticket policy, standard one-day and three-day convention tickets did not allow re-entry into the convention. Con-goers who exit the convention would have had to purchase a new ticket to regain access to the event, while premium ticket holders had no restrictions.
It's a good thing to see convention organizers adapt to make their convention work in its local market. I often tell conventions that what works in one market will not always work in another market and its important to adapt your show for the local audience. The organizers change in policy to allow Japan Expo USA attendees re-entry is a good thing and goes a long way to helping the show grow goodwill in the marketplace.
WHAT A $140 USD BATTLE CRY PLEDGE IS GOING TO GIVE YOU!
With the Robotech RPG Kickstarter now closed and the people who "know this business" in complete shock and disbelief at its smashing success, now is great time to see what the 3,000 fans who pledged the $140 USD "Battle Cry" level are going to get in a few months.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
ROBOTECH RPG KICKSTARTER PROJECT RAISES $1.4 MILLION USD
The picture and numbers speak for itself.
So what's next? Well we have an answer for that as well:
So, what's next?
That's the big question isn't it? We've been working feverishly behind the scenes all through the Kickstarter and we're not about to stop now.
First off we'll be sending out the Kickstarter Survey to get an initial round of pledge information from you. After that we will send out information on the pledge manager.
It's going to take us a bit of time to get everything set up, so don't be surprised if you don't receive the survey for a couple of weeks.
After that it's the long wait, but it won't be empty. We'll be providing you with constant updates as we progress along the final stages of making the game.
Next thing you know, Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be distributing Robotech: Love Live Alive and Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles this July. Oh wait...The Kickstarter may be over, but strap yourself in because the long road back to Earth has just begun!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
ROBOTECH RPG KICKSTARTER PROJECT PASSES $1,000,000 USD MARK!
The Robotech RPG Kickstarter project has passed the 1 million USD mark!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
ROBOTECH RPG KICKSTARTER PROJECT PASSES $830,000 USD
It's going to be a wild final days kids.
Infantry Pack Upgraded!
The Zentraedi Infantry Pack has now be upgraded to include 6x Gluu-Ger Light Infantry. Everyone who purchases the pack will now receive 6x Serau-Ger Heavy Infantry and 6x Gluu-Ger Light Infantry!
Lancers Are On Deck
Next up are the SF-3A Lancer II. Once we reach $850,000 the Lancers will be available as an optional Purchase Add-on. Lets get some flying guns!
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