Robotech Remastered 2 (with toy!)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR SECOND VOLUME OF REMASTERED ROBOTECH® SAGA

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION ROBOTECH COLLECTIBLE TOY INCLUDED

HOUSTON February 11 2004 ?ADV Films the #1 producer-distributor of anime today announced a March 23 2004 street date for Robotech® Remastered: Extended Edition Macross Collection 2 the second DVD volume of the company?s complete remastering of all three acts of Harmony Gold?s classic Robotech the series that introduced generations of Americans to the art form and cultural phenomenon that is anime. The volume will include twelve episodes on two discs an art box fitting both discs and an exclusive limited edition Super Veritech Morpher collectible which transforms from robot to spacecraft plus offers a power-packed pull back motor.

Often compared to Star Trek and Star Wars Robotech is a uniquely addictive and complex intergalactic drama drawn across generations spinning together hard-hitting mecha action and richly developed characters over the course of three acts: The Macross Saga; Robotech Masters; and New Generation. Robotech has become a major merchandising force with movies graphic novels books and toys incorporating and elaborating on the story.

This newest release from ADV Films features a fresh clean digital transfer of Robotech from the original film stock returning the series to a lovely and near-pristine state without compromising the character of the original animation. New footage featuring scenes cut from the original broadcast version of Robotech as well as new opening and closing credits and eye catches have been added creating a never-before-seen version of this seminal adventure series.

Additionally the audio has been restored and remixed to create the highest-quality sound experience available. Robotech Remastered: Extended Edition Macross Collection 2 ($29.98 SRP) will feature two new audio tracks: the original classic English-language dub in glorious digital 5.1 sound and a Spanish-language digital 5.1 track.

The Story:
After battling their way back to Earth Rick Hunter Lisa Hayes and the crew of the SDF-1 must learn to cope with a new set of rules imposed by a bureaucracy with little understanding of the grave threat that faces the entire world. Unfortunately the horrors of war hit close to home as heroes are forced to make the ultimate sacrifice... And the survivors must face the bitter realities of the conflict in the most personal of ways. But as the battle to save their planet seems out of their reach a series of lucky breaks give these besieged heroes of the massive space battle fortress a small glimmer of hope.

Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 (Archive on Thursday, March 11, 2004)