Voltron Set for Live-Action Movie

BEVERLY HILLS: Relativity Media has optioned the feature-film rights for Voltron from World Event Productions to adapt a live-action feature-film version from the 1984 classic animated series Voltron: Defender of the Universe.

The live-action movie will be produced by Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven (The Dark Knight) and Richard Suckle (The International), along with Kickstart Entertainment’s Jason Netter (Wanted). World Events Productions’ Ted Koplar (Voltron Force) will executive produce.

The original series is based on the Japanese anime properties Beast King GoLion and Kikou Kantai Dairugger XV. In recent years, the Voltron property has sold more than 300,000 DVDs and has had much success in the consumer-products arena. The revamped Voltron Force series became Nicktoon’s highest-rated debut ever with its June premiere this summer.

Tucker Tooley, Relativity Media’s president of worldwide production, said, “For nearly three decades, Voltron has captured the minds of a nostalgically loyal and rabid fan base and has long been considered a hotly-pursued project. We are beyond excited World Event Productions and Atlas Entertainment have placed their trust and faith in Relativity to bring this coveted property to the big screen, and usher in a new generation of devoted fans.” He added, “With Chuck and Richard’s experience producing tentpoles, they are the perfect producers to bring this potential franchise to theaters.”

Roven, co-founder of Atlas Entertainment, commented, “It’s incredibly gratifying to officially announce the development of the live-action Voltron movie this week, given its recent resurgence and the start of Comic-Con.”

Suckle, producer at Atlas, added, "I know there’s been a lot of rumors and speculation about this movie, so it’s great to finally confirm to all the Voltron fans everywhere that we’re coming for them."