One Of IT's Producers Will Be Adapting A Japanese Mecha Series For Hollywood Next

Roy Lee has been a very successful producer on many big hit films, including the new It  adaptation. He will now set about adapting the Japanese sci-fi franchise Ma.K. This will bring Lee in with Warner Bros. as well as the former Universal executive Scott Bernstein. Lee is no stranger to bringing Asian films to Western audiences, with some of his previous works including The Ring, The Grudge, and Oldboy.

Ma.K was largely influenced by Blade Runner, Star Wars, Mad Max, as well as the technology of both world wars. The series largely became known for its various model kits and toys. A live-action short film based on the series was first made in 1985.

Kevin Munroe had this to say about the news.

"Kow is a world creator in the truest sense," said Kevin Munroe, who will executive produce the film, "and this project finally gives Ma.K a global audience who will experience this epic and rich sci-fi property as fans have for the last 35 years."

The plot description for Ma.K is as follows.

"The story is set far, far into the future after a nuclear war caused survivors to flee Earth. When the planet is habitable once again, new colonies are set up, but it's not long before a battle over resources begins. When one side wants to make Earth independent, a new revolutionary war begins, this time with mechanized armor and robots."

What are your thoughts on this news? Have you seen It yet? Are you familiar with the Ma.K universe? Let us know  in the comment section down below!

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It Synopsis: In a small town of Derry, Maine, seven children come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.