Guangdong Qianhe Audio & Video released the single-disc Standard Edition in the People's Republic of China on August 20, 2007 and the 2-disc Collector's Edition on May 1, 2008. Akiva Goldsman ("Starsky & Hutch", "Mr. & Mrs. Smith", "I Am Legend"), and Jason Netter (Wanted) have been hired as producers and Tobey Maguire is also attached to the film. He helps the Icarus against the fighters, and then escorts it to ALUCE. Melissa Kaplan, the lead singer of the band Universal Hall Pass, vocalized some of the background music. The Shadow Chronicles did, however, make enough money that Harmony Gold moved forward on a sequel, to be called Shadow Rising and released in 2009. Details about the plot of the movie are still very limited, but conceptually, it will likely be a "re-imagining", rather than a story that is a direct sequel or prequel, or one that is set at some point within Robotech's established chronology. Due to the heavy losses (including the death of Wolf Squadron commander Daryl Taylor), Wolf Squadron, home of Marcus Rush and Alex Romero, is folded into Maia Sterling's Skull Squadron. After surviving Four robotech wars, the people of Earth hoping to finally have some peace. [12], Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles has received mixed reception from fans and critics. Afterward, when releasing it, they announced their plans to finally finish "Shadow". In 2013, Harmony Gold's Robotech Convention Tour revealed a new logo and that it was next in the pipeline. [2] The plot revolves around the Robotech Expeditionary Force (REF)'s final battle with the Invid on Earth, and the fallout from the events of that battle. With the ground offensive stalled and the REF fleet hopelessly outnumbered, Reinhardt authorizes the use of Neutron-S missiles, but is unaware of the missiles' true power. Despite the pleas of Maia and Marcus for Alex to eject, he flies into the enemy squadron as his fighter explodes, destroying himself and the enemy fighters. Just as they are about to initiate the fold-sphere, one of the alien vessels rams the SDF-3, pushing it out of range of the sphere and toward the black hole. When Marcus first sees Maia, he finds himself attracted to her but only manages a bungled pass. On February 27, 2007 at the New York Comic Con, Shadow Chronicles director Tommy Yune said, "Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles has been doing good business at retail, and we are currently in production on the sequel. Development The production is a mixture of 2D animation and cel-shaded CG mecha animation. Last Post 7 years 2 months ago by MEMO1DOMINION. 6,489 talking about this. Vince orders the evacuation of all station personnel to the Ark Angel, and gives Louie one hour to get the ship's inactive reflex furnace online. Marcus, almost angrily, asks Ariel why she saved his life, since he has so much hatred for the Invid. Just then, Scott Bernard appears in combat armor and opens fire, killing one of the soldiers. Maia is also despondent as she states that most of her family was aboard the SDF-3, which is lost in space and may have been destroyed. With the battle over, the REF orders its damaged ships to Space Station Liberty for repairs. There is one thing that is a huge challenge that is presenting itself to us. Marcus is overjoyed to see Scott again, and Scott is impressed that Marcus has become a skilled fighter pilot. The name Scott uses for the alien race is unfamiliar, while Reinhardt suspects that the warning is an attempt by the Invid to drive a wedge between the REF and the Haydonites. Of course, since Shadow Chronicles did get released, Harmony Gold planned to follow it up with another direct-to-DVD movie. Whatever happens with Shadow Rising in the future, it will need to kick start Robotech again. Prior to the release of the TV series, the name Robotech was used by model kit manufacturer Revell on their Robotech Defenders line in the mid-1980s. Madman Entertainment in Australia was the first international distributor to license and release Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. Subsequently, this caused a great deal of confusion within the Robotech fan base. Unable to restore communications, Grant is unable to warn the remaining ships of these findings, and they are left to fight a hopeless battle. Robotech: Shadow Rising [24] As of 2015, the Shadow Rising trademark has been abandoned since 2007. Though the involvement of original Japanese studio Tatsunoko Productions appeared to be limited to early development, the actual digital production of animation was handled by the Korean animation company DR Movie, whose credits include subcontracting on the inbetweens, ink and paint of Macross Plus, and the inbetweens of Yukikaze. Maia is visibly upset by Alex's sacrifice while Marcus, who was Alex's best friend, is completely devastated. These are events that took place during the last few episodes of the New Generation saga, but here they are told from the perspective of characters who are based on the fleet. Each of the issues features a "behind-the-scenes" article about the new animation production. If both of these attacks fail, the REF has been authorized to use the devastating Neutron-S missiles as a last resort - although these missiles are more than capable of destroying the Invid, they will also wipe out most (or possibly all) life on earth. Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is the 2006 animated sequel to the 1985 Robotech television series. As Scott and Ariel share a kiss, Louie does his best to reassure a confused and uncertain Janice that "We will win. An old enemy of the Invid is making its presence known, and is determined to wipe out all Protoculture users, including Humanity. The audience will need to be introduced to the universe of Robotech once again. Later, fans were further confused when another member of HG's staff stated the "animation was on hiatus." HG's staff explained the error with the "estimated release date". Harmony Gold will postpone the next Robotech animated feature Shadow Chronicles: Shadow Rising until further development on the Robotech Live Action Film. Marcus uses his fighters' robotic hands to grab Maia's ejection pod and throw it towards the Ark Angel as it prepares to enter a spacefold. The Deukalion is examined, and the only surviving crew member is Janice Em, an gynoid that uses a holographic overlay that makes her look like a young woman. Harmony Gold USA In June 2044, the Robotech Expeditionary Force (REF) fleet gathers at Moon Base ALUCE for its final attempt to drive the alien Invid from the Earth. http://robotech.com The assault initially goes well as the REF capital ships fire their massive Syncro-Cannons, which destroy many Invid Carriers[3] before they can launch their fighters. Scott and Vince board Cyclones, and prepare to head into the space station. What is the release date for the sequel of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles, called Shadow Rising? Meanwhile, in the Omicron sector, the Icarus arrives and locates the SDF-3 near a newly created black hole. [7] A 2-disc collector's edition with additional features was announced by FUNimation at Anime Expo 2007 and released on DVD November 20, 2007. ", "Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles hits the Festivals! Scott informs Reinhardt that the attack is going poorly and that the REF ground forces have been forced to halt their advance while still out of range of Reflex Point. Grant, following Hunter's orders that the REF must be warned about the true nature of the missiles, engages the Icarus's hyperfold drive and races back to Earth. Lieutenant Commander Maia Sterling, a daughter of famed pilots Max Sterling and Miriya Parina Sterling and sister of Dana Sterling, has just been given command of the famed Skull Squadron. However, they never made the next part of this story and that's the disappointing part. The musical score was composed by Scott Glasgow, and was recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. While there, Louie learns from Janice that the Haydonites aided the REF because they'd also suffered greatly at the hands of the Invid. REF fighter squadrons, armed with advanced weaponry and utilizing the Shadow technology that makes them invisible to the Invid sensors, easily cripple the first wave of the Invid attack. It is currently available for streaming on Crackle (ad supported streaming service from Sony) in the US. The REF fleet is led by newly completed SDF-4 Izumo, a Super Dimensional Fortress over 1.3 km (0.8 miles) long under the command of General Gunther Reinhardt. Back on Earth, Scott is surprised to find that Ariel has stayed behind. It then becomes clear that the Haydonites are in fact the mysterious Children of the Shadow, and that Ariel's warning was true. Robotech: Shadow Rising (planned, delayed)[edit] On July 27, 2007, at their Comic-Con International panel, Harmony Gold and Yune unveiled the second entry of the Shadow Chronicles production, titled Robotech: Shadow Rising which will be another feature movie. Scans reveal that the Shadow device on the carrier caused its reflex furnace to implode when triggered by the enemy's disrupter wave. The only way to generate more power is with the Protoculture Matrix on board the SDF-3. Despite the disadvantage of not having the SDF-3 and its powerful arsenal, General Reinhardt is forced to begin the attack. On the ground, the resistance forces and REF commando units push forward and approach within striking distance of Reflex Point. The storyline is a direct continuation from the 85th (and final) episode of the original Robotech television series, and the first third of the movie runs concurrently with the events at the end of the TV series — albeit from different points of view. Previous Marcus sees a white light and has a vision of his sister Marlene, who tells him it is not his time to die and that she will always be with him. Plot. Licensor The film will pick up where "Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles" left off, dealing with Captain Vince Grant's search for Admiral Rick Hunter and the SDF-3. The Regis transforms the Invid race into a massive phoenix of pure energy, in the same manner by which the Invid first arrived on Earth, and ascends into the sky. By now, 89% of the REF forces that engaged the Haydonites at Liberty have been destroyed. Janice sees the footage, and realizes that such an event should be impossible, due to the Shadow technology incorporated in all REF vessels. This request, combined with the Regis' knowledge of the true power of the Neutron-S missiles, convinces the Regis that her race no longer belongs on Earth. As it flies toward Scott, Grant also in combat armor, appears and opens fire, mortally wounding it. However, the Regis is skeptical of Ariel's words as she recognizes the Humans' new Shadow technology as something used by an ancient enemy of the Invid — the "Children of the Shadow", and remains determined to fight to the bitter end. The film will pick up where "Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles" left off, dealing with Captain Vince Grant's search for Admiral Rick Hunter and the SDF-3. [10][11] Chase Masterson sang the parts for her robotic character Janice. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 4) Robotech: Shadow Rising. [1] However subsequent announcements in mid-2008 have made it clear that little-or-no progress has been made on the film, and it has been indefinitely postponed, pending developments with the live-action film. The official Robotech page at Facebook! [21][22] At Anime Expo 2009, Kevin McKeever and Yune confirmed that Robotech: Shadow Rising had been put off indefinitely since Warner Bros. Pictures was actively developing a big-budget Robotech live-action feature film. It is not what we seek... any of us" and Marcus is left at a loss for words. Like it or hate it, here's your chance to judge. In the meantime, Skull Squadron has located brand-new prototype Advanced Shadow Fighters that haven't had the Shadow technology installed yet, and Maia promises to buy time for the evacuation. The series was broken into three chapters, The Macross Saga, The Robotech Masters, and The New Generation. As a parting gift to Ariel, who chooses to remain behind, the Regis destroys the Neutron-S missiles. This time, the REF has important technological advantages thanks to the help of the Sentinel races; the Karbarrans provided the industrial resources to construct this armada, while a secretive and highly advanced cybernetic race known as the Haydonites have provided advanced technology including Shadow devices, which make REF ships invisible to Invid sensors, and Syncro-Cannons, which are significantly more powerful than the REF's earlier weapons. After securing the Deukalion with the Icarus' clamps, Grant moves the Icarus close to the SDF-3 so that its hyperspatial fold-sphere will encompass both ships and enable them to return to Earth. Er wuchs in Nashville, Tennessee auf, später lebte er in Virginia, Westafrika, Japan und New York, aktuell lebt er in Los Angeles. It was released on DVD on February 6, 2007. The main characters in the film include Vince Grant, Dr. Jean Grant, Marcus Rush, Maia Sterling, Scott Bernard, Ariel, Janice Em, Louie Nicols, Alex Romero and General Reinhardt. Captain Vince Grant makes contact with Admiral Rick Hunter, who explains that they have discovered a critical flaw with the Neutron-S missiles and that the REF must be warned that the missiles cannot be used on Earth under any circumstances. "Robotech: Shadow Rising" is an upcoming feature film that was planned serve as a sequel to "Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles". Robotech Academy (Hiatus) On July 5, 2014, Harmony Gold started a Kickstarter project for Robotech Academy, which Macek had developed before he died. As Janice is taken to a detention area, two Haydonite soldiers blast into the hallway and confront her. Summary: Robotech is the critically acclaimed animated series about mankind's first contact with warring alien races, and the use of alien technology to defend Earth. Liberty has the remaining stockpile of Neutron-S missiles, and Vince sets one to self-destruct. As he flies to the main REF base at Moon Base ALUCE (Advanced LUnar Chemical Engineering), he stumbles upon the just-arrived Icarus, and several unknown alien fighters that it accidentally brought with it. Co-director Tommy Yune said in a Newtype USA interview (republished on the official Robotech website) that the producers "consulted extensively" with Kenji Terada, a writer on Southern Cross and Mospeada (two of the three series adapted into the 1985 Robotech series). Gizmodo: Robotech’s Christmas Episode is the Perfect Holiday Special for 2020 “You don’t need to have seasonal affective disorder to be depressed this holiday season. Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles As of 2015, the Shadow Rising trademark remains abandoned since 2007. Subsequent announcements in mid-2008 made it clear that little-or-no progress had been made on the film, which was indefinitely postponed, pending developments with the live-action film. Janice herself is a combination of Human and Haydonite technology, built to act as an emissary for the two races, as the Haydonites prefer not to deal with outsiders directly (as established in the prelude comic, only the most senior members of the REF are even aware of the Haydonites' existence). the Alliance fleet is prepared for anything. Once there, he is reunited with Marcus, who is the younger brother of Scott's late fiancée, Marlene, who was killed in a previous REF assault two years earlier. Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles is the 2006 animated sequel to the 1985 Robotech television series. General Reinhardt is informed that the fleet is taking heavy losses and further attempts to contact the ground forces get no response. [25], This article is about 2006 animated film. [2] Love Live Alive had been given priority due to Robotech creator Carl Macek's involvement prior to his passing. The Ark Angel is able to depart as planned, with the Icarus following closely. SHADOW RISING. The Children destroyed the first Invid homeworld because they fear the power of Protoculture, and they will attack the Humans for the same reason. Maia Sterling initially leads her Skull Squadron into battle, but is called back (since the Haydonite-supplied Syncro-Cannons equipped on the fighters will make any engagement futile) and is ordered to head to Space Station Liberty, and try to acquire fighters that don't incorporate Haydonite technology. [citation needed], At Comic-Con 2012, Tommy Yune announced that Love Live Alive would pave the way for Shadow Rising. HG also explained that "hiatus" was an industry term meant to say that the animation was on hold while other parts of the production process caught up to it. Resistance forces on Earth, now aided by REF Commando units secretly dispatched in advance, are prepared to launch a simultaneous ground assault against the primary Invid hive at Reflex Point while the Invid's main forces engage the REF fleet. Robotech Shadow Rising is the proposed sequel to Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. Ariel simply tells him "hatred can only breed more hatred. Its fate is reportedly tied up with the schedule for the proposed live action movie on which no progress is known to have been made since its announcement in 2008. The Haydonites, unaware of Grant's plan, move their fleet towards Liberty to destroy the Ark Angel as Skull Squadron continues to engage the Haydonite fighters. Grant, suspecting that Janice may also be aligned with the Haydonites, orders her arrested and removed from the bridge. At this point in time, no firm release date has ever been given for "Robotech: The Shadow Rising," but an estimated release date was reported to be forthcoming. Justin Sevakis of the Anime News Network gave it an overall rating of C-, commenting that while the movie had good music, it suffered from mediocre animation, a clichéd story and a host of forgettable characters. The goal of this project was to raise US$500,000 to produce a new 24 … It was released on DVD on February 6, 2007. Will they please make up their mind!if you eat right, you too may grow up to be a Veritech HoverTank. [18] The title of the sequel was revealed as Robotech: Shadow Rising, and the film was expected to be released within two years of the time of the announcement, earliest. General Reinhardt gives Vince his new orders: Vince and his crew are to take the Ark Angel and attempt to locate the SDF-3, which may not have been destroyed as initially thought. The first teaser trailer debuted at Anime Expo 2005. Within the combined and edited story, Robotechnology refers to the scientific advances discovered in an alien starship that crashed on a South Pacific island. The film was released on Region 4 DVD on March 14, 2007.[9]. Captain Vince Grant, after watching the carrier explode, slams his fist as he realizes that every piece of technology the Haydonites have given to the REF contains some kind of Trojan Horse. It is currently in production, to be released on an unknown date. [4] A number of independent film festivals screened the film during the summer and fall. However, Marcus' joy at seeing Scott again is soon tempered when Scott confirms that Marlene did not survive. Apparently Warner Brothers has enough pull to shoot down Tommy Yune s statement on the Space Station Liberty podcast about the Robotech Live-Action Movie not having an effect on continuing production of the animated series. Marcus and Alex, both lieutenants, are part of Wolf Squadron under the command of Captain Daryl Taylor. 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