The creators of Voltron Force discuss their new series and the popular franchise with Anime3000.com. In addition to the new series, we cover the original 80s cartoon, the future of the franchise and the current season of the Nick Toons series.
Episode Title: “Voltron Force”
Episode Count: 53
Run Time: 00:39:13
Host(s): Sean Russell
Guest(s): Jeremy Corray & Todd Garfield
Executive Producer: Sean Russell
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[00:00:00] Introduction to Our Guests
- Jeremy Corray is the supervising producer for Voltron Force.
- Todd Garfield is currently the story editor for the series. His first job in animation on Samurai Jack.
- Official Voltron Twitter Feed
[00:04:12] About Voltron Force
- Voltron Force is a show for a new generation.
- Easter egges and nods of original series for fans.
[00:06:25] Voltron Force Introduction
- Swizz Beatz produces the introduction for Voltron Force.
- We discuss this controversial introduction and the reception from the fans.
- Voltron Sprite Commercials mentioned along with the Wu-Tang Clan
[00:09:08] Differences in Story-Telling
- Todd wanted to focus on the characters and the theme of unity.
- Tell fun stories for 2011
- Tell a bigger story and not just have a Robeast of the week episode
- Shakes up the formula and addresses some of the fanboy questions. “Why don’t they form Voltron from the start or why don’t their enemies attack when they are forming”.
- Explains the genesis of the new characters on the series.
- He-Man and Go Bots are compared to Voltron’s appeal in the 80s
- Extreme Ghostbusters and Scrappy Doo mentioned
- Pitched a Voltron Panthera Force, which was a totally new team. Decided to stick with original and new faces.
- Highest rated series premiere ever on Nick Toons
- Beat the series debut of DBZ Kai and Wolverine and the X-Men
- Seth Green’s Titan Maximum referenced
[00:19:45] Original Series Discussion
- Ted Koplar brought the show and localized and rewrote it the series
- Voltron was born in St. Louis
- Groundbreaking for using stereo sound.
- Todd is a non-fanboy for the series and brought a fresh take on the property
- Original plan was to create three separate series. Mirai Robo Daltanious, Lightspeed Electroid Albegas and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
- Interesting story about a huge mistake that made Voltron possible.
- Beast King GoLion on Crunchyroll.com.
- G.I. Joe Resolute referenced in discussion
[00:29:20] Merchandising for Voltron
- Voltron toys from the 80s
- Mattel Toy Line on the way
- Blazing Sword Voltron available at San Diego Comic Con
- Video games and new toys are on the way
[00:31:54] Future for Voltron Force
- Episode Five (Joyride to Doom) is going to be a game changer for the franchise.
- Voltron will unlock new powers.
- Promised to give you geekasims.
- Voltron Force on iTunes
- Also available on Nicktoon.com
- More anime-edged Voltron
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