Nicktoons to Air New Voltron Series

NEW YORK: The next generation in the classic Voltron franchise, Voltron Force, is set to debut June 16 on Nicktoons, launching with the commercial-free presentation of the 90-minute movie Voltron Force: New Defenders Trilogy.

The half-hour series features an all-new theme song, from Swizz Beats. The new version will see a fresh crop of recruits join forces with the original team to fight evil by forming Voltron, the legendary super robot. This marks the first original Voltron content in 10 years. From World Events Productions in association with Classic Media and Kickstart Productions, the series will take a regular slot on Nicktoons Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.

“Voltron Force stays true to the concepts that made the original such a success, but also takes the action, adventure and fantastical robotic creations to the next level,” said Keith Dawkins, the senior VP and general manager of Nicktoons and TeenNick. “As a fan myself, it’s exciting to see the saga continue and for our network to be part of the brand’s legacy.”

“I’m truly excited to be involved in the re-emergence of this classic cartoon,” added Swizz Beatz. “I enjoyed watching Voltron as a child and now can enjoy it with my own kids.”