Hace un tiempo se habia comentado en varias paginas webs del regreso de esta serie de los 80´s,
pero ya se comfirma que NickToons la llevara a la pantalla de Tvs. Y no solo eso se tiene planeado para esta serie,
si no que Mattel planea tambien sacar una linea de juguetes basados en esta serie.


We told you about the new Voltron animated series
coming to Nicktoon and toyline from Mattel earlier
this week, and now here is the official press release on it:


World Events Productions (WEP), a leader in animated television
production, and Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio
of some of the world’s top family entertainment brands, today announced
the relaunch of the iconic Voltron brand for a new generation of fans in
celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the original Voltron series,
which first aired on television during the 1984-1985 television year.
Effective immediately, Classic Media is to helm international
distribution and worldwide merchandising and licensing for Voltron.

As the first step in reintroducing the Voltron brand to fans, an all-new
animated television series is being created. The series, Voltron Force,
is the first original franchise-related television content in 10 years
and is scheduled to debut on Nicktoons in 2011, with WEP and Classic
Media producing along with leading Hollywood production company
Kickstart Productions (Wanted, Wolverine
and the X-Men).

Voltron, the original robot-action series, is the story of five space
explorers who pilot incredible robotic lions that combine to form
Voltron, an invincible guardian sworn to defend the universe. Voltron
Force will follow a group of new recruits on their once-in-a-lifetime
chance to battle alongside the original group of heroes led by Commander
Keith in the Black Lion and Allura in the Blue Lion. The new series
will consist of 26 half-hour episodes of 2D and CGI animation and will
have all the thrilling excitement of robot lions in action, combined
with compelling storylines and the dynamic, relatable characters that
made the original series so popular. Voltron Force promises to be an
excellent co-viewing opportunity where lifelong Voltron fans can now
share the experience with their own children.


In addition, Mattel is developing a new line
of Voltron toys for fans of all ages. Mattel’s toy offerings will appeal
to adults who grew up with the popular ‘80s series, as well as a new
generation of fans that Voltron Force will create.

“I am thrilled to partner with Classic Media as we introduce Voltron to a
new generation of fans,” said Ted Koplar, President, WEP. “Classic
Media’s exceptional brand management capability will play an integral
role in the highly-anticipated relaunch of this classic property.”
Koplar continued, “Voltron’s legacy of innovative and iconic toys is in
great hands with Mattel, whose vision promises to re-imagine and
re-invigorate Voltron toys like never before.”

“We are delighted to be a strategic partner of WEP’s on the revival of
such an iconic brand as Voltron and greatly look forward to working with
Kickstart Productions in bringing this new animation series to all of
our key international partners across broadcast and home entertainment,”
said Chloe van den Berg, EVP, International, Classic Media.

“Classic Media is excited to partner with WEP and Kickstart Productions
to reintroduce Voltron to the next generation of fans,” said Nicole
Blake, EVP, Global Marketing & Consumer Products, Classic Media.
“With a renewed emphasis on building a global consumer products program
and its intrinsic transformation play pattern, anchored by Mattel as
master toy partner, Voltron is poised to regain its position as a top
kids property.”