First Look At Idea Artwork From A Cancelled Robotech Film

For 15 years now, folks in Hollywood have been attempting to get a live-action Robotech film made. Particularly, a film primarily based on Robotech’s first and hottest season, which was a Western repackaging of Japanese masterpiece Macross.

In 2007 it was Tobey Maguire main the cost for a Warner Bros. manufacturing that finally went nowhere. Eight years later Sony took a swing, with Aquaman director James Wan connected, nevertheless it too would finally wind up cancelled. Now we’re getting a third and more moderen try, with Sony attempting as soon as once more, asserting in 2022 that Hawkeye director Rhys Thomas will probably be attempting to get the adventures of Rick Hunter and associates on the massive display.

This third attempt may need a greater likelihood of truly getting made; except for common Hollywood politics and economics, earlier makes an attempt had been additionally tormented by a long-running authorized standoff that had stymied Western releases of Macross merchandise for many years. They had been largely resolved in 2021, clearly paving the way in which for Sony’s renewed makes an attempt at getting a Robotech film made.

Anyway, sufficient background! That is an artwork function, not a historical past lesson. However I wanted to spell all that out in order that we’re clear about what’s being showcased tonight: a group of artwork from that center undertaking, Sony’s aborted first try that, after struggling a giant setback in 2018 when Wan bailed to make Aquaman, was quietly cancelled in 2019.

Most illustrations deal with the SDF-1, Macross Island (whose vibes Value completely nails right here) and redesigned Veritech fighters, although there are additionally some works showcasing authentic plot parts (just like the oil rigs) that may have been new for this specific movie.

These items had been all performed by veteran artist Col Value, who has contributed to collection like WipeOut and Battlefield, and whose work we’ve featured on the web site beforehand. You’ll be able to see extra of Col’s stuff at his private website and ArtStation web page.