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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Amazon to Stream Macross, Southern Cross, and Mospeada

Yesterday, it was announced that Amazon’s streaming service had obtained the rights to three anime classics. Super Dimension Fortress Macross, The Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, and Genesis Climber Mospeada are all now available to watch on Amazon for $0.99 for all normal members, and free if one has a Prime subscription. Source: AnimeNewsNetwork AnimeNewsNetwork

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Toynami’s Second Wave of SDCC Exclusives – Limited Edition Pre-Orders

Today, Toynami revealed their second wave of SDCC Exclusives which can be purchased at their Booth, BOOTH #3229. However, unlike normal purchases these are limited edition pre-orders. The first item is a repaint of their Ultimate Voltron EX homaging Stealth Voltron from Voltron: the Third Dimension, and the second item is the Robotech VF-D Trainer. Below is official description and prices for the items: STEALTH VOLTRON EX Convention Exclusive – PRE-ORDER- Based on our upcoming Ultimate Voltron EX, the Stealth Voltron EX is fully transformable and stands 16” tall in…

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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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