Robotech's Future (2000) [ Robotech Future (Outdated) ]


January 2000
Robotech is Taken Off the Air Again
January 4, 2000 - Cartoon Network has again removed Robotech from its line up. Being on so late in the morning, 3:30 am, not enough people watched it. This is likely the last time Robotech will be on Cartoon Network for a long while.
Source: Cartoon Network


March 2000
Robotech 3000 Footage shown
March 19, 2000 - At the Fanime 2k covention, Fred Patten of Harmony Gold/Streamline showed off the preview for Robotech 3000. A completely 3-D Computer Graphics scene with new mecha that doesn't look transformable. The people at the preview screamed bloody murder and hated Robotech 3000 from what was shown.
Source: Fanime 2k Convention


April 2000
Rumored Robotech Game
April 16, 2000 - There are rumors going around that Harmony Gold has been in negotiations with a game company. Not much is known. It'll be either for the PC or consoles.
Source: Rumored News


May 2000
Robotech 3000 Rumored of Switching Studios
May 20, 2000 - New rumors are arising that Robotech 3000 will no longer be done by Netter Digital, likely due to the bashing at the convention. It is rumored that Foundation Imaging might be doing the new series. This would mean the series would still be Computer Graphics, FI makes the new Starship Trooper Cartoon. However, there is no positives on this, its just a rumor.
Source: Rumored News


July 2000
Robotech Videos and DVDs by ADV Films
July 2, 2000 - ADV Films are releasing all 85 episodes of the Robotech series on Video Tape and DVD. They will be produced by Carl Macek himself. The release plans for many extras to be included such as old promotion materal, voice actor interviews, and more.
Source: ADV Films at Anime Expo 2000

Robotech Game Official - Mattel
July 2, 2000 - Mattel's game division has sign for rights to create the Robotech games. They will be making games for the PC and next generation game consoles.
Source: ZDnet.com

Robocon 2000 Canceled
July 14, 2000 - Tom Bateman has informed the fandom that his Robocon 2000 will be canceled. Though, he is working with Harmony Gold to create their own Robotech web site (in the future to be known as a big disappointment).
Source: Tom Bateman

Robotech Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2000
July 14, 2000 - There will be a Robotech Panel with Tom, Carl Macek, and people of Harmony Gold at this San Diego Comic-Con. Check it out on July 20th.
Source: Tom Bateman

New Robotech Series in Planning
July 22, 2000 - Harmony Gold has finally changed their plans to create a Anime-based series for the Robotech universe. Planned to be on TV in late 2002. Check out our Robotech FAQ for any other details.
Source: Harmony Gold at ComicCon