CAKE, WEP Partner to Distribute Voltron Franchise Globally
The distribution deal ensures the classic Voltron series remain widely available as Amazon moves forward with a live-action film adaptation.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
Production company CAKE and entertainment studio World Events Productions (WEP) have partnered to distribute 280 episodes of the Voltron animated franchise worldwide. The catalog includes the original series adapted from Toei's Golion and Dairugger XV, as well as later series Voltron: The Third Dimension and Voltron Force. The deal comes as a live-action Voltron film is in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
CAKE and WEP have announced a partnership to distribute 280 episodes of the Voltron franchise globally. The catalog spans the original 1980s series adapted from Toei's robot anime, through later CG and 2D sequels. The deal arrives as a live-action Voltron film starring Daniel Quinn-Toye and Henry Cavill is in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
- Voltron: Golion: Adapted from Toei's King of Beasts Golion
- Voltron: Dairugger XV: Adapted from Toei's Armored Fleet Dairugger XV
- Voltron: The Third Dimension: 1998 3D CG series
- Voltron Force: 2011 2D series
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