According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Spider-man' star Tobey Maguire may be transitioning from webs to robots in the big-screen adaptation of 'Robotech'. Maguire is angling to star in and produce the film, based on the long-running manga and anime.
After a lengthy negotiation, Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up the rights to bring anime classic "Robotech," which featured giant robots known as mechas, to the big screen. Maguire is producing through his Maguire Entertainment banner and is eyeing the lead role in what the studio plans on being a tentpole sci-fi franchise.
"We are very excited to bring 'Robotech' to the big screen," Maguire said. "There is a rich mythology that will be a great foundation for a sophisticated, smart and entertaining film."
Drew Crevello also is producing through his Supercool Hollywood BigTime Prods. Craig Zahler ("The Brigands of Rattleborge") has been tapped to write the screenplay.
LOGIN
REGISTER
RSS
HOME
