January 2006 News
Robotech 20th Anniversary Soundtrack Released!
January 17, 2006 - A few months late, but the Robotech soundtrack is finally shipped out and I received my copy. As stated before, it has all the tracks from the previously released soundtrack as well as four extra BGM tracks and three extra song tracks. The other tracks have been cleaned up a bit more to remove any hissing or noise. The newly included BGM tracks are short except the Cosmic Harp, which is all the Harp music pieced put together into one track. I personally like this new track a lot, the Cosmic Harp is great. As for the songs, The Flowers of Life by Musica is always special. The Right Move is one of Minmei's really short pieces and Lifeline is a song that wasn't used in the TV show, but the background music was. The soundtrack packaging is very well done and beautiful. The booklet includes multiple interviews and lyrics to all the songs. For anyone who never bought the previous soundtrack, this is a must buy for all Robotech fans. [ Order the 20th Anniversary Soundtrack here ]
Source: Robotech: The Original Soundtrack -  20th Anniversary Edition

Shadow Chronicles New Official Trailer
January 25, 2006 - Harmony Gold has uploaded their newest official trailer of the Shadow Chronicles. This is the most complete and professionally done trailer for the Shadow Chronicles ever. Very well done. [ Shadow Chronicles Official Trailer ]
Source: Harmony Gold's Shadow Chronicles Web Site


February 2006 News
Robotech Mobile Content Coming Soon!
February 8, 2006 - Airborne Entertainment will be bringing Robotech wireless content to all major mobile carriers in North America this spring! This will include Robotech wallpaper, ringtones, ringback tones, and a mobile game. This should excite all the Robotech fans with cell phones and other mobile devices![ Robotech Mobile Content  Airborne Entertainment Official Site ]
Source: Harmony Gold's Robotech.com


April 2006 News
Roboblog III interviews Tommy Yune!
April 31, 2006 - Jonathan also known as Captain JLS interviews Tommy Yune of Harmony Gold in two thirty minute parts. These interviews are the most important pieces of this era of Robotech. Finally, Tommy Yune speaks out in details all about the recent Robotech comics, Shadow Chronicles, Toynami, and Wildstorm! Understand the thoughts that went into this decade of Robotech merchandise. Great job JLS! [ Tommy Yune Interview: Part I and Part II ]
Source: Captain JLS' Roboblog III: The Odyssey [ link ]


July 2006 News
FUNimation will publish The Shadow Chronicles!
July 22, 2006 - Harmony Gold has finally signed the deal to allow FUNimation, the company widely known for translating the Dragon Ball TV trilogy in America, to publish Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles on DVD and as a theatrical release! Shadow Chronicles will be a 88 minute film that continues from the end of The New Generation saga, retelling the final two episodes and moving forward. If this movie is a success, Harmony Gold is very interested in continuing their new story in any possible format that will work the best for Robotech and FUNimation. These options are a full TV series, direct-to-DVD episodes, or a continuation of movies. I believe that either DVD releases or more movies will be the most likely root as long as Harmony Gold is interested in having full freedom with their creation, which will be what the fans will want the most. There is no release date yet, but expect one within the coming months. [ Return of Robotech Article ]
Source: Anime News Network


August 2006 News
The Shadow Chronicles release date is….
August 2, 2006 - It has finally been announced. The Shadow Chronicles will finally be released on DVD November 21, 2006 by FUNimation. Simply unbelievable that this project has finally seen the light of day. I'm sure a lot of Robotech fans are now very happy. We'll see how good the movie is.
Source: Harmony Gold's Robotech.com


September 2006 News
Shadow Chronicles Delayed
September 6, 2006 - FUNimation has decided to delay the release of the Shadow Chronicles until an unknown date at this time. This was to be expected based on comments from Tommy Yune stating that more time could help the movie be more successful. FUNimation believes it can make Shadow Chronicles successful through the use of more time to allow for a larger theatrical run and to expand the availability of the DVD in more retail stores. This delay will also allow third parties to be able to make Shadow Chronicles merchandise available when the DVD is released. A lot of fans are upset that Shadow Chronicles has been delayed again, but this is simply a needed step. If you're interested in the success of Shadow Chronicles and a future for Robotech animation, then this is simply an evil you have to accept. Be glad that there's no doubt that Shadow will be released and that all the plans are being made. It's just a wait, a real wait this time for a real release.
Source: Robotech.com's Message Boards & Gaint Robot Factory.com


October 2006 News
Robotech CCG Continues with Azonia
October 25, 2006 - Hero Factory has released a new expansion to their Robotech Collectible Card Game entitled Azonia's Forces. This new deck of cards contains Azonia and the female Zentraedi fleet. The deck consist of 30 common, 15 uncommon, and 5 rare cards. Pick them up now at Robotech.com's or Hero Factory's online store.
Source: Hero Factory and Robotech.com


November 2006 News
The Release Date for Shadow Chronicles DVD
November 11, 2006 - It is only semi-official now that the Shadow Chronicles will be released in February 2007 on DVD. This is not completely official but some Funimation reps are giving out that date. A couple of sites and people are claiming that its going to be released on February 6th. Rightstuf.com has already created a preorder page with a discount for that release date. So, we'll see what happens. In Spring 2007, the new Art of Robotech: Shadow Chronicles book will be released as well. [ Pre-order Shadow with a discount here ]
Source: The Right Stuf International Site and Mr. Thompson


December 2006 News
Jack McKinney's Second and Third Saga Novels Returns
December 6, 2006 - By the end of February 2007, Del Rey will be re-releasing Jack McKinney's Southern Cross and Invid Invasion novel trilogies in 3-in-1 novel books. McKinney's Macross Saga was released in two 3-in-1 volumes two years or so ago. So, now the main saga will be completed just in time for Shadow Chronicles. Please remember, that Jack McKinney's Robotech novels are an alternative retelling of the Robotech TV series and should be treated as a separate universe of its own. The McKinney novels differ a lot in facts, backstories, and other details to the 85 episodes of the TV series. [ Del  Rey's Robotech catalog ]
Source: Harmony Gold's Robotech.com

Robotech Online Talk Show is a Blast
December 8, 2006 - Chris Meadows (Robotech_Master) has created a wonderful and interactive Online Robotech Talk show, Space Station Liberty, for all Robotech fans to be a part of. You just need to download the TalkShoe cilent, where you can either call in or text chat with Chris and his feature guests. It was the best Robotech experience online ever. Yesterday, December 7th, Chris interviewed Tommy Yune and fans got to ask all their questions. Everyone who has ever been a Robotech fan should come join us on Chris' Talk Show for every show and if you missed an episode, you can download it.
Upcoming Feature Guests: Dave Deitrich (12/8/06) and Tom Bateman (12/13/06).
[ Chris' Talk Show   Info and Updates   TalkShoe.com ]
Source: Chris Meadows' Space Station Liberty Robotech Talk Show [ link ]

Shadow Chronicles Official Full Trailer Online
December 31, 2006 - Harmony Gold and Funiation has released the official full trailer for Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. This is the most complete trailer ever release with completed 3D CG and a lot of new scenes we haven't seen on the net. Shadow Chronicles is still for release on Feb 6, 2007. [ Shadow Chronicles Trailer  ]
Source: Harmony Gold's TheShadowChronicles.com