[Interview] Voice Actor & ADR Director Steve Kramer (Power Rangers, Naruto, Bleach & More)

Today, Hero-Club presents its newest interview during Power Rangers’ Power Week and the lead-up to Power Morphicon 2022! Our guest this time is the legendary voice actor and ADR director, Steve Kramer. Mr. Kramer has been working on anime adaptations since the 80’s, having worked with Harmony Gold and Saban Brands. Also, for a majority of his career in anime voice acting he usually is type cast as the wise old man. Whereas, the best example for this casting would be as the Third Hokage in Naruto or as Captain…

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Historic Agreement Settled for Global Distribution of the Macross Franchise

Recently, it has been reported that Tatsunoko has been able to come to an agreement with Harmony Gold USA. Now, this agreement is for the global distribution of the Macross franchise which was adapted into Robotech. For decades, the two parties have battled over the rights for the anime series regarding its international distribution. Fan speculation for the legal issues has often centered on Harmony Gold USA fearing the original material would upstage their adaptation. In addition, fans believed Harmony Gold USA only wanted their version to exist in North…

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Funimation Licenses Robotech Franchise

Funimation has announced that they have licensed the Robotech franchise via Kew Media Distribution. Under this license both Robotech: The Series, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, and Robotech 2: the Sentinels will be joining the Funimation library. Additionally the agreement will involve the full rights to the franchise including home video releases and merchandise.   For those who are not aware, the series was protected by Harmony Gold USA and source material produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The series is an adaptation of three different anime series, which includes: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross Genesis Climber…

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Jason Fuchs to Write Live-Action Robotech Script

Deadline has reported that Jason Fuchs will be writing the latest version of Sony’s live-action Robotech film’s script. For those who are unaware the film is based on the anime series of the same name by Harmony Gold USA and Tatsunoko Productions. Robotech is the English adaptation of three different anime series, which consisted of: Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, and Genesis Climber Mospeada. The film adaptation is produced by Babara Muschietti, Mark Canton, and Giaanni Nunnari. The project will be overseen by David Hopwood and Shannon Gaulding.   No other details are confirmed at this time so stay tuned for updates. Source: Deadline

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Titan Comics to Produce New Robotech Comics for 2017

Yesterday, it was announced that Titan Comics (Doctor Who, Tank Girl, Independence Day) and Harmony Gold USA have partnered up to release a new Robotech comic series. The series is scheduled to release early 2017. At this time there is no other information on the series, except that Titan Comics will announce the creative team in the coming weeks. The original Robotech aired from 1985 to 1986, Harmony Gold USA adapted series from three different anime series produced by Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd.; stringing together Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Super…

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