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Years ago, I belonged to a group of Loudoun County (Virginia) writers (fiction and nonfiction) trying to break into the industry. We met monthly, tried to get some things going for local writers and networked. At some of our meetings, we invited local traditionally published authors to talk abut their experiences. One of them told us about an interesting habit in Hollywood. A group would offer someone (script writer, published author, etc) a contract for the right to make their work into a movie. The contract would be for ten years. The owner of the work would be paid an annual retainer for the movie rights to their work for ten years. The amount could range anywhere from $10,000 to hundreds of thousands each year. If a movie was made, they'd get a set amount (but lose all of their rights and any more payments). If no movie was made by the end of the ten years, the owner got the movie rights back. One author said he was so horrified by the movie version he disavowed himself of it. I seem to remember Warner Brothers considering it around the same time the Gatchaman disguised as BotP comic came out back in 2000-2001 timeframe. I hope this wasn't initiated in those veins.

Oh boy! I just read the news on Twitter. Don't, don't mess this up, Russo people!

Hi Becky,

Originally posted by Becky Rock Years ago, I belonged to a group of Loudoun County (Virginia) writers (fiction and nonfiction) trying to break into the industry. We met monthly, tried to get some things going for local writers and networked. At some of our meetings, we invited local traditionally published authors to talk abut their experiences. One of them told us about an interesting habit in Hollywood. A group would offer someone (script writer, published author, etc) a contract for the right to make their work into a movie... I seem to remember Warner Brothers considering it around the same time the Gatchaman disguised as BotP comic came out back in 2000-2001 timeframe. I hope this wasn't initiated in those veins.

That's an interesting writing/contract arrangement you described. I haven't heard of anything like that. I really don't know all the circumstances that led people to us at Sandy Frank's, nor their motivations and levels of knowledge for the Battle property. I felt many of them who were interested in television or film projects seemed to come from the standpoints of being sincere fans though. Yes, Warner Bros. Animation was interested in Battle when Mr. Frank had the rights. They were vying for feature film rights along with a few other high profile studios. For varied reasons, nothing ever came from the interest even though one of the studios was *very* close to being signed. I have added a page to my site to follow any potential film news, and will keep posting things here of course. Hope for updates soon! 他のジェイソン www.battleoftheplanets.info

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I just saw this on Facebook too. I'm feeling pretty disappointed with this news - I'm less excited about the whole project now. It won't stop me seeing the movie when it eventually comes out, though. I also find the Voltron comparison a bit insulting since both BOTP and Gatchaman came before Voltron (and Beast King Go Lion).

Yeah, I was hoping they would stay true to the original BotP as we knew it growing up, but I suppose they have to appeal to a new generation for whom outer space is not totally the big, exciting mystery it was in our time. I'll certainly try to see it once it's released, but now I'm feeling it'll be more like Gatchaman crowds, than the old favourite we know and love.

I'm guessing when they're using the term 'bible' it's their version of BotP. I'm hoping they don't mean they intend to fully replace what BotP was with what they want it to be. But then again, as fanfic writers, haven't we been creating our own versions of both BotP and Gatchaman, especially if we've written a series of interconnecting fics?

Hi Kat,

Originally posted by Katblu42 I'm feeling pretty disappointed with this news - I'm less excited about the whole project now. It won't stop me seeing the movie when it eventually comes out, though. I also find the Voltron comparison a bit insulting since both BOTP and Gatchaman came before Voltron (and Beast King Go Lion).

I thought that was curious. The author admitted the similarity between the two, but didn't discuss the fact that a good chunk of the creative staff of Voltron came directly from Battle. It's still very early in the process and I'm curious to see what direction the creative team of the film will follow. Of course, I hope it will reflect what so many of us loved about the original series. The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

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Originally posted by Becky Rock I'm guessing when they're using the term 'bible' it's their version of BotP. I'm hoping they don't mean they intend to fully replace what BotP was with what they want it to be. But then again, as fanfic writers, haven't we been creating our own versions of both BotP and Gatchaman, especially if we've written a series of interconnecting fics?

They left enough plot holes for us to fill in that's for sure. No real ending for the series, and that's only one. I had to go and create my own ending. several times.

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Hi Ebonyswanne,

Originally posted by Ebonyswanne Sounds like they could be taking a more serious take on the whole series. Wondering if they're trying to appeal to adult fans. Like they have done for other hero's.

That's quite possible. Here is a short YouTube video from Collider talking directly with Joe Russo. He says pretty much the same as the text quote, but with slightly more detail. The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Hi all, Nearly a year after the previous major update about the Battle of the Planets feature, the Russo brothers were interviewed by Eric Francisco about their time growing up in Cleveland, Ohio and how it helped them with their careers. They mentioned the Battle of the Planets feature in one specifc portion, which can be read on inverse.com: "And there's Battle of the Planets, the childhood favorite of the Russos. Known as Gatchaman in its native Japan, its premise of a five-person superhero squad who defend Earth in bird costumes was the influential template for milennal hits like Voltron and Power Rangers. 'We're working hard on the script, we're hoping to get into our pur pipeline at AGBO soon,' Joe says. 'We're reinventing it for the modern age. We loved the cartoon growing up. We're gonna take what we love and convert it into something new.'" There is much more information about the Russos' early lives and projects in the article, as well as their recollections of rushing home to watch Battle of the Planets after school. The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info www.battleoftheplanets.info/cnc

Interesting. That got me thinking again about some of our fics. If they are going to reinvent it for us adult fans as an adult story, that might not be bad. We have excellent fics that depict the team as adults and in turn have more adult content. I just hope they keep the characters similar to their animated personalities.

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I'm beginning to quiver with anticipation....

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Their process is interesting. I just keep hoping they won't change it too much.

Hi all, Here is a small feature film update reported from Emerald City Comic Con last weekend, where a panel about AGBO's upcoming projects discussed many of the company's plans. Among the panelists were AGBO's co-founder, Mike Larroca, Vice-President of IP/Development Albert Kim, and Vice President of Creative, Kassee Whiting. Kim said the Russo brothers are apparently set to direct the upcoming Battle of the Planets feature themselves. As further reported by Collier "CJ" Jennings on the But Why Tho? podcast website: "The Russos are also slated to direct an adaptation of the classic anime series Battle of the Planets. Dan Casey, who wrote F9: The Fast Saga, has partnered with AGBO to write the script. Kim briefly discussed how the project would have a universal appeal similar to the original Battle of the Planets show. 'You sort of have to develop everything for a global audience,' he said while also stressing that the film would stay true to the core of the original series. Kim, Whiting, and Larroca also discussed how AGBO approaches crafting franchises, with Whiting aiming for a 'holistic experience' that would build organically upon films rather than attempting to pump out sequels." You can read the full story here. The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info www.battleoftheplanes.info/cnc

They said previously it would be their own interpretation vice 'staying true to the core of the original series'. Are they talking Gatchaman, since its the orginal series, vice BoTP? I remember the BotP comic series ended up being too Gatchaman but with BotP character names.