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| "Space Fortress Macross" | |
| Macross, Episode Pilot #1 | |
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| Written by | Robert Barron |
| Directed by | Robert V. Barron Ippei Kuri |
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| Adapted From | "Boobytrap" "Countdown" "Space Fold" "Lynn Minmay" |
| Comic adaptation(s) | Macross 1: Boobytrap |
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"Space Fortress Macross" is the first pilot episode of what would become Macross Saga of Robotech, made out of the first few episodes of the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross. It is a far more direct and faithful adaptation, featuring many pieces of dialogue which were either cut or heavily edited for the final version of the show. It still featured many of the Western names for characters. It was offered as a series for first run syndication.
There are two versions which exist: one which uses footage from the first four episodes, and a second, which uses clips from only the first two. The projects feature many comedic and noteworthy moments which were cut from the official release — including the famous "your hair or your life" sequence. Essentially, all scenes which were cut from the first four episodes of Robotech exist in this pilot, which is not the case for any other episode of Robotech. However, because the original raw recordings of these lines are not known to exist, these scenes could not be added back into their respective episodes for Robotech Remastered, making their appearances in this story completely unique.
The Filipino dub Space Fortress Macross that aired on RPN-9 in the Philippines used the Harmony Gold opening and these first four episodes. Later episodes were dubbed in English using Filipino actors.
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Synopsis[]
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Memorable quotes[]
- Narrator: "Don't miss the incredible action and suspense of "Countdown," our next thrilling chapter in the Saga of... Space Fortress Macross. (two-episode version)
- Minmei: "Oh no! Oh don't look at my hair!"
Rick: "What's more important, your hair or your life?"
Minmei: "Huh? I hadn't thought about it that way... Why my hair of course!"
Rick: "Haha! I'll bet."
Minmei: "Naturally!" (four-episode version)
Background information[]
Space Fortress Macross is included the on Robotech DVD The Robotech Archives Disc 1 on the Robotech: The Complete Set (20-Disc Collection) box as the first feature as well as an extra on the first volume ADV Films' DVD release of Super Dimension Fortress Macross with the title "Original 1984 English dub of Episode 1".
Cast[]
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Crew & Other Credits[]
- Executive Producer - James Rocknowski
- Producer - Carl Macek
- Writer and Director - Robert Barron
- Production Manager - Kent Hayes
- Audio Recording - John Reiner
- Re-recording Studio - Intersound INC.
- Final Re-Recording - Joel Valentine
- Original Production By - Tatsunoko Production Co., Ltd.
- Produced By - Kenji Yoshida
- Directed By - Ippei Kuri
- Comic Book Available Through Comico
- Title Song "Macross" by Ulpio Minucci
- Lyrics by Arlon Ober
- Copyright 1984, Acutone Music Co., a division of Harmony Gold Music, inc.
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