Robotech (2010)
“TORONTO — After slipping on a mask for Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire might be slipping into a giant robot for “Robotech.”
After a lengthy negotiation, Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up the rights to bring anime classic “Robotech,” which featured giant robots known as mechas, to the big screen. Maguire is producing through his Maguire Entertainment banner and is eyeing the lead role in what the studio plans on being a tentpole sci-fi franchise.”
Looks like another live action adaptation of a popular japanese anime series will be on the lineup soon. Robotech, which is the American animation adaptation of the combination of Macross, Southern Cross and Mospeada made famous back in the 80s will be made into film sometime in 2010. Spidey, ops..I mean Tobey is rumoured to be eyeing the lead role as Rick Hunter in the original series. The film is still in the early stages of production, but keep an eye out as more details emerges.
Maguire, WB attack the big screen with ‘Robotech’
Also check out this impressive fan made illustration of Tobey Maguire portraying Rick Hunter:
Robotech movie: Tobey Maquire as Rick Hunter
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