Topic: Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles

[Dunedain]

Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi
Tagline: The greatest animated saga of a generation continues ...
Plot Outline: Picking up where the orginal series left off, Scott Bernard continues his search for Rick Hunter and the fate of the SDF-3

DVD Details: 16:9, 2.1 and 5.1 Digital Dolby, bonus features such as trailer and Making of...

Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles
(description from Amazon)

Everyone thought the war was over…but the darkest battle has only just begun.

Spectacular mecha action explodes onscreen in this long-awaited and eagerly-anticipated sequel to the blockbuster anime series that spawned a generation of fans!

The legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the human race!

Features the voice talents of Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)

Extra features include "Birth of a Sequel" featurette with director Tommy Yune, composer Scott Glasgow and more.

Winner, Best Animated Sci-Fi Feature - 2006 International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival

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I picked up a copy yesterday and checked it out last night. HOLY CRAP! THIS IS AWESOME! I haven't seen Robotech series for a while (ep85 of Sentinels) and have completely forgotten about them (with the exception of Macross Plus and Macross Zero). Old heroes have returned like Rick Hunter who is now old but is an Admiral; Ariel (an Invid) is back, and so her lover Scott Bernard; Janice, or better yet J.A.N.I.C.E. (Junctioned Artificial Neuro Integrated Cybernetic Entity) who is a hybrid human and Haydonite; Maia Sterling, new leader of Skull Squadron and also the daughter of Dana Sterling and Max and Miriya Sterling's granddaughter; Vince Grant, Claudia Grant's son and Bowie Grant's father; Marcus, younger brother of Marlene (from Sentinels). The Shadow Chronicles also includes a few tributes to the original series, such as opening with the original Macross Saga theme (a well placed, abridged rendition of Lynn Minmay's "We Will Win" - surprisingly, a small line was sung by Janice at the end), and the return of the famous Skull Squadron from the Macross Saga. In addition, Alpha and Beta fans will be pleased to see the return of the mecca, who are shown off in all their CGI glory in several complex battle sequences. Check trailer here.

If you're an old school mecha fan of Robotech, IT'S BACK! Seems that I will be getting the entire Protoculture Collection soon.

[pchin]

Got this one & quite enjoyed it. Well,it's not perfect & this movie upsets lots of long time/old Robotech fans including mysel;f (well to a small degree) 

Many of the main charaters such as Lisa, Max, etc aren't there (due to licensing concern daw) 

There's also no news & no plan yet if they will make a series or what...they answer "it all depends on this movie result..." 

[Dunedain]

FUNimation Announces Release of Robotech®: The Shadow Chronicles® on Blu-Ray
Definitive Collector’s Edition of Awarding-winning Film Showcased in High-Definition Blu-Ray Disc™ Format



New York, NY, April 19, 2008 – FUNimation Entertainment, in collaboration with Harmony Gold, is proud to announce at this year’s New York Comic Con that it is bringing another title of next generation entertainment to the next generation format with the release of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles on Blu-ray disc.

“The Shadow Chronicles was originally produced in high-definition.” said Tommy Yune, director of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. “That foresight is now paying off as the capabilities of Blu-ray technology will finally allow our fans to enjoy the film with that level of resolution in the comfort of their own homes.”

This animated feature length film is the latest exciting chapter of the Robotech saga. A heroic cast of returning characters, led by Scott Bernard and Vince Grant, fight to end a struggle against an enigmatic alien race known as the INVID. However, the mysterious disappearance of the legendary Admiral Hunter signals the arrival of a new threat that could tear apart our young heroes and threaten their very survival!

Featuring the voices of Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Chase Masterson (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), the animation of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles also takes a generational leap into the future through a technological marriage of CG graphics beautifully composited with vibrant anime characters. This release showcases the original high-definition video, enhanced with a 5.1 digital surround sound mix, and an incredible musical score performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Featuring the definitive catalog of extras to date, FUNimation and Harmony Gold have held nothing back as the Blu-Ray release will contain 20 minutes of new extra features along with all the extras previously released on the standard and collector’s editions, including a featurette about the award-winning film’s creation called “Birth of a Sequel: The Making of The Shadow Chronicles.” New features include additional never-before-seen deleted scenes with directors commentary, outtakes, animatics and more.

Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles (rated PG, extras not rated) hits shelves September 2, 2008 (SRP $39.98).

URL: http://www.robotech.com/news/viewarticle.php?id=343

[pchin]

Good now that the BD will be available might double dip on this. 

[ericag_ph]

If you liked this...check out Macross Zero

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macross_Zero


and a new series called Macross Frontier

http://www.mahq.net/animation/macross/frontier/frontiermain.htm

[pchin]

Saw the Macross Zero...yes, it's nice. In fact, Shadow Chronicles should follow such animation quality.

Whoa...nice to hear there's a new series: Macross Frontier!