Robotech movie picked up by WB and Tobey Maguire

[Ustauk]

According to this article, Tobey Maguire and Warner Brothers have optioned a movie based on Robotech.

After a lengthy negotiation, Warner Bros. Pictures has picked up the rights to bring anime classic "Robotech," which featured giant robots known as mechas, to the big screen. Maguire is producing through his Maguire Entertainment banner and is eyeing the lead role in what the studio plans on being a tentpole sci-fi franchise.

"We are very excited to bring 'Robotech' to the big screen," Maguire said. "There is a rich mythology that will be a great foundation for a sophisticated, smart and entertaining film."

[Mr. Analog]

The anime purist in me hates this, the giant robot fanboy in my loves this!

[Thorin]

Err...  What is "tentpole sci-fi"?

[Ustauk]

Err...  What is "tentpole sci-fi"?

A Tent pole film is one in which the franchise or characters have enough appeal to become a blockbuster or great success. So much so in fact to cover the studio's flops of that season. As a tentpole holds up a tent, a tentpole film holds up a studios lineup.