Strange Ruminations #4: Our Newsletter of the Weird Drifts Onwards
In the News: 1. Henry Cavill to Star in Voltron Henry Cavill is set to join the cast of a live-action adaptation of the classic 1980s cartoon series, Voltron , which is currently in development. The film, directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, marks a significant revival of the beloved franchise. Cavill, known for his iconic roles as Superman and in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. , will join Daniel Quinn-Toye in this highly anticipated project. Voltron originally debuted in 1984, adapted from the Japanese anime series Beast King Go-Lion . The show captivated audiences with its five lion robots combining to form the mighty Voltron, and its transformation sequences became legendary. The phrase, “And I’ll form... the head!” is still iconic for many fans who grew up in the '80s. The live-action adaptation has been in development for two years, following the success of Netflix's animated series, Voltron: Legendary Defender , which ran for eight seasons. Notably, Joaquim Dos Santos, a key fi...