I’ve followed a lot of Japanese sci-fi/action shows when I was a kid, but I’m afraid “Gatchaman” was not one of them. Check out a minute-long teaser trailer for the “Gatchaman” CG movie that’s due out sometime next year, or possibly in 2012. Does it bring back your childhood memories? Imagi Studios is also the same studio behind “Astro Boy”, by the by. Via I09.
Imagi Studios’ Gatchaman will be a cool superhero movie, set against the backdrop of an alien threat of world domination and the epic battle this ignites. To be brought to the big screen in spectacular stereoscopic 3D, this CG-animated motion picture will deliver a feast for the eyes in exceptional weaponry, distinctive strike vehicles and light-speed action sequences, all played against a dazzling futuristic visualization.
Featuring stealthy ninja-style shadow fighting to grand-scale clashes, this fast-paced sci-fi action-thriller focuses on a lone-wolf maverick youth who, together with a team of teenage superheroes, finds his destiny in defending Earth against the dark forces of Galactor.
Gatchaman is based on the hit 1970s Japanese television series from Tatsunoko Production, known in the West as G-Force or Battle of the Planets. It is presently in pre- production.
“Gatchaman” will feature the voices of Emmanuelle Chriqui, David Denman, Colin Ford, David Oyelowo, and Ryan Michael Oman in the English version.
From the way the characters are giggling and laughing in the teaser, I guess it’s safe to say they’re playing the movie for laughs? Or at least, kid-friendly.
