Sad day for Robotech Fans: Ulpio Minucci, 1917-2007

From Robotech.com

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Ulpio Minucci passes away at 89

Composer scored ABC Television's 'Saga of Western Man' and Harmony Gold's 'Robotech'

Author: Los Angeles Times

Ulpio Minucci (89), resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away March 9, 2007, at his home in Brentwood.

Born in Italy on June 29, 1917, he studied at Santa Cecilia Music Conservatory in Rome, graduated from the Conservatory of Music in Palermo, Italy, and eventually became a concert pianist and composer. Mr. Minucci also held a doctorate of Law from the University of Palermo.

Composer of such pop music classics as Domani (performed by Julius LaRosa and Bing Crosby), A Thousand Thoughts of You, and Make Me (sung by Nat King Cole). Music scoring projects included the ABC-TV series, 'Saga of Western Man,' the animated TV/DVD series, 'Robotech,' and many other TV, film, and stage projects.

During his 12 years at CBS Records, Mr. Minucci was Director of Music for Theater, Motion Pictures & Television at CBS International, also worked in Artists & Repertoire (A & R), in addition to working at April Blackwood Music Publishing.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Catherine Minucci, also of Brentwood, his daughter Nina Minucci of Marlborough, New Hampshire, and his son Chieli Minucci of Forest Hills, New York, as well as three grandchildren.

At long last

I, finally, purchased Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles earlier today at Wal-Mart for only $19.99. No kidding. :D

Farewell, Darkwater. :(

As you've heard by now, Darkwater has resigned from reporting Robotech and Robotech-related news as of yesterday, March 11th, 2007.

I wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

What The?! (Look where circled)

I'd never thought that an Adm. Hayes would show up in the film, Star Trek: First Contact

Is it true? A Macross DYRL fandub.

See it to believe it.

Denied?!

Michael Bradley, the singer-songwriter-composer who provided Yellow Dancer's singing voice on Robotech's New Generation arc, has been denied the right to use the Robotech name, thanks in part to Harmony Gold's lawyers.

This link will explain everything: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=64810710&blogID=169869044

Talk about rotten timing. :(

Bad news, pilgrims

According to The (unofficial) Robotech Reporter, FUNimation's going to delay the DVD release of Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles. When will they finally release the DVD? It might be sometime between December, 2006 and early 2007, from my estimated guess.

I know you Robotech fans are dissapointed by the news of the DVD's delay, but, even though I live in Savannah, GA, I have no idea when the theatrical release of said film will be playing here in the Coastal Empire. If it does play here, then I hope that the Regal 10 (an art house theater) will play it because I don't want to bum a ride to either Hilton Head Island, SC or Jessup, GA to see Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles there.

On the bright side, I do recall seeing an anime film back in San Antonio called Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust at the Fiesta 16 in December, 2001. So, maybe Harmony Gold shouldn't overlook small towns such as Savannah, GA when it comes to distributing Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles in theaters.

Well, here's hoping.