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Voltron: Interview with Dynamite’s Brandon Thomas

Posted: April 13, 2012 in Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, TV, Voltron
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By Todd Matthy

For readers in the Chicago area, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is taking place in the North Building at McCormick Place.Voltron will have a heavy presence there at booth #430 and a panel called “Form Blazing Comics” taking place on Saturday at 3:15 in room S401abc.

One of the panel’s participants is Brandon Thomas, the writer on Dynamite’s Voltron comic book. He’s taken the franchise in a very interesting direction. I recently spoke to Brandon about the direction he’s leading Voltron down. Warning there are SPOILERS for those who are waiting for the trade. (more…)

Voltron at Comic Con: Voltron Force with Brian Smith, Traci Todd, and Jacob Chabot

Posted: April 6, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Comics, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, TV, Voltron
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By Todd Matthy

The major spoke in the wheel that is Voltron’s revival is the brand new series “Voltron Force” currently airing on Nicktoons. Like many animated series “Voltron Force” has a comic book tie-in thanks to Viz Publishing. Written by former Marvel Editor/Stuff of Legend writer Brian Smith with art work by Jacob Chabot, the first in a series of graphic novels has hit comic book stores this week. So what can we expect from this series. I talked to Brian Smth, Jacob Chabot, and editor Traci Todd at New York Comic Con to find out. (more…)

Voltron at Comic Con: Nick Barrucci, President of Dynamite Entertainment

Posted: March 3, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Comics, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, Transformers, TV, Voltron
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By Todd Matthy

With Voltron # 3 (see above) on sale at comic stores everywhere, I thought I’d share with you my interview with Nick Barrucci, the President of Dynamite Entertainment, the publisher of the “Voltron” comic book. We discuss the book’s direction and the prospects of the giant robot crossover we ALL want to see. (more…)

Voltron at Comic Con: Bob Koplar

Posted: February 23, 2012 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, Voltron
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By Todd Matthy

You may not know Bob Koplar, but as Vice-President of World Events Productions, he is one of the most important figures behind the revival of “Voltron” and the creation of “Voltron Force.”

With new “Voltron Force” episodes beginning February 29th at 8:00 pm on Nicktoons, I present to you this interview with Bob Koplar from New York Comic Con. (more…)

Voltron at NYCC: Talking to “Voltron Force” Producer Jeremy Corray

Posted: November 17, 2011 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Entertainment, Fantasy, Interviews, Science Fiction, Transformers, TV, Voltron
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I am a huge fan of  “Voltron: Defender of the Universe.” Growing up it was one of my favorite shows. Something about the cross between “Transformers” and “Legend of Zelda” resonated with me so much that the show continues to hold a special place in my heart. So much so, that “Voltron” has become part of my professional life. I served as the “Assistant Editor” on the Media Blasters DVD release and was the subject of my first published article in “Protoculture Addicts” (which you can order here). As you can see, the mighty robot’s and my paths have crossed quite a bit.

I guess it was inevitable we’d meet again at the annual New York Comic Convention. This year World Events Productions was there to promote their new show “Voltron Force” (currently airing Thursday nights at 8:30 on Nicktoons) which turns the Voltron dynamic on it’s head by making the team enemies of Galaxy Alliance they swore to protect.

In the first of a series of articles I talked to “Voltron Force” producer Jeremy Corray about the new show, what we can expect in upcoming episodes, and whether the Vehicle Force will make a cameo appearance. (more…)

An Interview with Transformers Writer Flint Dille

Posted: April 6, 2011 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Celebrity, Interviews, Transformers, TV
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Conducted by Todd Matthy

Flint Dille was born to write. His father was the publisher of the original “Buck Rogers” comic strip and he’s followed in the his footsteps as an acclaimed writer of both animation and video games. During the eighties, Flint served as both a writer and Story Editor on a little known series called “Transformers”, including the mini-series, “Five Faces of Darkness” that revealed the origin of the Transformers. So what was it like working on one of the greatest cartoons of all time? What were the politics of writing such a show? Click to below to find out.  (more…)

Voltron: United and Drawn.

Posted: February 25, 2011 in Animation, Anime, Book Excerpts, Cartoons, Comics, Commentary, Entertainment, Fantasy, Fiction, Pictures, Science Fiction, TV
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I received recognition on the acknowledgment page of the new art book, “Voltron: United and Drawn.” An amazing collection of artwork based on “Voltron: Defender of the Universe.” To order click here. Need an incentive? Proceeds go to the March of Dimes.  Click below to check out some art from the book. (more…)

Review: All Star Superman: The Movie

Posted: February 15, 2011 in Animation, Anime, Cartoons, Celebrity, Comics, DC Comics, Entertainment, Movies, Reviews, Science Fiction, TV, Uncategorized
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By Todd Matthy

Tonight, I had the privilege of attending the premiere of the latest installment of Warner Brothers’ “DC Universe” animated movies, “All Star Superman” at the Paley Center. Based upon one of the greatest comics of all time I had high standards going into the screening. However, I also knew condensing a work as rich as “All Star Superman” into 75 minutes is a job for Superman. So how did the film hold up? Very well. (more…)

My First Published Article

Posted: December 10, 2009 in Animation, Anime, Book Excerpts, Cartoons, Commentary, Entertainment, Fantasy, Short Stories
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A few years ago I had my first article published the 89th issue of a magazine called “Protoculture Addicts”. It was about my experience working on the then impending DVD release of one of my favorite cartoons, “Voltron: Defender of the Universe”. I am happy to report that all print copies of this issue are SOLD OUT! However you can still get a digital copies. For a preview of the article and to order a digital copy click here.

PS. You can order the DVD’s at Amazon.com. I edited and appear on the Blue Lion Collection. I also contributed to the Yellow Lion Collection.

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