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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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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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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