Producer of Robotech, Carl Macek Passes Away
Carl Macek created Robotech with Harmony Gold USA in 1985 by combining Macross, Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross and Genesis Climber Mospeada.
Source: Cartoonbrew
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R.I.P
Apr 21, 2010 7:07 AM by Xassite
Apr 20, 2010 9:20 PM by ForsakenArcher
R.I.P. Carl Macek
You will be missed by those who care.
Apr 20, 2010 8:37 PM by Yup
Because Asako was stupid and campaigned to have Robotech removed from the database, so he got deleted as well.
What? I never "campaigned" to get it removed. It was removed in the DB rules being tightened, and I had nothing to do with that. I have the Robotech box set (25th anniversary edition) and I acknowledge what it did for the fandom in its day. It has a very significant role in the history of anime outside of Japan.
However, I won't say RIP or any such, because of what he and Harmony Gold did in many other respects, such as the fuss with Mechwarriorr not to mention their regular legal spats with the original producers trying to license other Macross series (7, Zero, Frontier) outside of Japan. It was douchery of the highest level. So I won't mourn him, and I have no respect for the company or their loss.
Apr 20, 2010 4:35 PM by Asako
Very sad news. There probably wouldn't be an anime fandom if not for him. RIP
I just checked, and there is NO profile on him in here. Now, why the heck is that??
Because Asako was stupid and campaigned to have Robotech removed from the database, so he got deleted as well.
Apr 20, 2010 2:55 PM by chinlamp
I just checked, and there is NO profile on him in here. Now, why the heck is that??
Apr 20, 2010 1:18 PM by DrGonzo37
Apr 19, 2010 11:22 PM by Kracksickles
passed away of heart attack on April 18th "end quote"
Jerry Beck, one of Macek's former business partners, revealed that Macek died of a heart attack on Saturday, April 17, 2010. - Wikipedia.
R.I.P. carl. i looked up to you for a large # of years. this 4 Loco is for you. and those who dont know about carl, you should be ashamed to say your a fan of anime and not know the legend.
Apr 19, 2010 10:14 PM by KuroLion
Apr 19, 2010 6:54 PM by Swaps4
Apr 19, 2010 5:48 PM by SoujimiSatori
Apr 19, 2010 3:46 PM by Xephifer
Apr 19, 2010 3:30 PM by ladyxzeus
Apr 19, 2010 2:59 PM by fdssdfdsfsf
Apr 19, 2010 2:40 PM by Sheepdude
Apr 19, 2010 2:28 PM by crono22
Despite not knowing anything about Robotech, He helped the otaku community and will be sorely missed.
Apr 19, 2010 12:22 PM by Hoppy
Apr 19, 2010 11:54 AM by TechDragon
Robotech
Well that's a funny way to spell Macross.
It's a nearly entirely different story :)
I find strange no one knows what Robotech is....
Apr 19, 2010 11:45 AM by wakka9ca
Apr 19, 2010 10:21 AM by toph-bei-fong
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