In the wake of having the pandemic’s top grossing Hollywood movie, F9 ($593.7 million WW), screenwriter Daniel Casey is penning Agbo’s feature adaptation of the 1978 Japanese anime series Battle of the Planets.
Casey is working with Joe and Anthony Russo and their Agbo to help construct the foundation for a Battle of the Planets universe. Casey’s feature screenplay will kick off the expansion of this franchise across multiple media. Agbo and Casey will work with Tatsunoko, the creators of the iconic, original anime series, on concepts to explore and expand the IP in-depth.
The Russo Brothers first announced development on Battle of the Planets at Comic-Con 2019. Known as Gatchaman in Japan, Battle of the Planets was the most successful anime series in the U.S. during the late 1970s, broadcast nationally during after-school hours. It was one of the few sci-fi cartoons during that era and introduced many...
Casey is working with Joe and Anthony Russo and their Agbo to help construct the foundation for a Battle of the Planets universe. Casey’s feature screenplay will kick off the expansion of this franchise across multiple media. Agbo and Casey will work with Tatsunoko, the creators of the iconic, original anime series, on concepts to explore and expand the IP in-depth.
The Russo Brothers first announced development on Battle of the Planets at Comic-Con 2019. Known as Gatchaman in Japan, Battle of the Planets was the most successful anime series in the U.S. during the late 1970s, broadcast nationally during after-school hours. It was one of the few sci-fi cartoons during that era and introduced many...
- 7/22/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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