The Russo Brothers are eyeing up more than just Marvel characters for movies, they have set their sights kn other properties as well. This time it is one of the favorites of 80’s kids, Battle of the Planets.
The first comic book appearance in the US was in Battle of the Planets #1 (Gold Key) back in 1979.
From Collider
Fresh from the Russo Brothers’ Comic-Con panel, moderated by our own Steve Weintraub, comes word that the pair has acquired the rights to adapt Battle of the Planets for the big screen. And while Joe and Anthony Russo will be producing the adaptation, itself an Americanized version of the Japanese anime Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, there’s every possibility that they might also be directing it. That’s huge. And for a series with over 100 episodes in its original run, it’s a title that’s got franchise potential written all over it.